Seared Rib Steak with Rosemary and Arugula
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped rosemary
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (1 pound) boneless beef rib-eye steak, trimmed of excess fat
- 1/4 pound arugula, stemmed, washed and dried
- 1 lemon, quartered lengthwise
- In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup olive oil with the rosemary.
- Bring to a simmer over low heat and remove from the heat.
- Let rest 10 minutes.
- Strain through a sieve, reserving both the infused oil and the chopped rosemary.
- In a small jar, combine the balsamic vinegar with the reserved rosemary oil and half the salt and the pepper.
- Cover tightly and shake vigorously.
- Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Season the rib steak with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium ovenproof skillet over high heat.
- Sear the steak 2 to 3 minutes.
- Turn the steak over and place the pan in the oven.
- Cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes for rare to medium-rare.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest 4 to 5 minutes.
- Arrange the arugula on a serving platter.
- With a long sharp knife, cut the steak on the bias into thin slices.
- Arrange the slices on top of the arugula, drizzle with the reserved rosemary oil and sprinkle with the reserved chopped rosemary.
- Serve with the lemon quarters.
extravirgin olive oil, rosemary, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, boneless beef, arugula, lemon
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/seared-rib-steak-with-rosemary-and-arugula-recipe.html (may not work)