Keto Garlic Butter Steak

Time: 20 min | Calories: 580 | Protein: 45g | Meal Type: Dinner | Food Type: Bowl

Ingredients:

• Protein: 200g Ribeye steak (room temperature for even cooking).

• Vegetables: 1 bunch of fresh Asparagus (woody ends trimmed).

• The Butter: 2 tbsp Unsalted butter, 3 cloves of Garlic (smashed), 1 sprig of fresh Rosemary or Thyme.

• Healthy Fats: 1 tbsp Avocado oil (high smoke point).

• Seasoning: Coarse sea salt and cracked black pepper.

Instructions:

1. Prep the Steak: Pat the steak dry with paper towels (this is key for a good sear). Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.

2. Sear the Meat: Heat avocado oil in a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat until it just begins to smoke. Place the steak in the pan and sear for 3–4 minutes without moving it to develop a crust.

3. The Butter Baste: Flip the steak. Add the butter, smashed garlic cloves, and rosemary to the pan. Once the butter melts and foams, use a spoon to continuously pour the garlic-butter over the steak for another 3 minutes (for medium-rare).

4. Rest: Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. This keeps the juices inside.

5. Steam the Asparagus: While the steak rests, add the asparagus to the same pan with the leftover garlic butter. Add 2 tbsp of water, cover with a lid, and steam for 3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.

6. Serve: Slice the steak against the grain. Place the steak and asparagus in a bowl, drizzling any remaining garlic butter from the pan over the top.