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Rib-Eye Steaks with Pistachio Butter and Asparagus





At Home Time
10 mins




In Camp Time
30 mins




Total Time
40 mins

Flavorful and generously marbled, rib-eye makes a restaurant-worthy splurge whether at home or out camping, particularly when topped with a distinctively flavored butter. The amount of pistachio butter is generous; if you like, turn the asparagus in some of it right after the spears come off the grill and top the steaks with the rest.

su-Rib-Eye Steaks with Pistachio Butter and Asparagus




Photo: Erin Kunkel
 1/4 cup shelled, roasted unsalted pistachios*
 1 cup arugula
 1/4 cup butter, softened
 2 boneless rib-eye steaks (each about 12 oz.)
 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
 2 tablespoons olive oil
 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
Step 1
1

If you’re camping, do this before you leave home: Whirl pistachios and arugula in a food processor until minced. Add butter and whirl until smooth, scraping down inside of bowl as needed. Transfer to a small container and chill.

Step 2
2

Heat a charcoal or wood-fired grill to high (450° to 550°; you can hold your hand 5 in. above cooking grate only 2 to 4 seconds). Coat steaks and asparagus with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill steaks, turning once, until done the way you like, 6 to 15 minutes for medium-rare. Grill asparagus in last few minutes, turning once, until tender-crisp.

Step 3
3

Transfer everything to a cutting board, dollop steaks with butter, and tent with foil. Let rest 5 minutes. Slice steaks and serve with asparagus.

Step 4
4

*If you can’t find unsalted pistachios, use unsalted butter to balance the salty nuts.

Step 5
5

Make ahead: Pistachio butter, up to 1 week, chilled.

Step 6
6

 

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 506Calories from Fat 66
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g57%

Saturated Fat 16g80%
Cholesterol 172mg58%
Sodium 727mg31%
Total Carbohydrate 5.2g2%

Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
Protein 38g76%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.