Seared Rib Steak with Arugula
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped rosemary
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- One 1-pound prime rib-eye steak, about 1 1/4 inches thick, fat trimmed
- 6 ounces arugula, large stems discarded
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Preheat the oven to 400.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of the olive oil with the chopped rosemary and bring to a simmer over moderate heat.
- Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Strain the oil through a fine sieve and let cool completely; reserve 1/2 teaspoon of the rosemary.
- Whisk the balsamic vinegar into the oil and season with salt and pepper.
- In a medium ovenproof skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering.
- Season the steak with salt and pepper and cook over high heat until well browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
- Turn the steak, transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for about 8 minutes for medium-rare meat.
- Transfer the steak to a carving board and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Toss the arugula with 1 tablespoon of the rosemary vinaigrette and mound the salad on 2 dinner plates.
- Thinly slice the steak crosswise and arrange it over the arugula.
- Sprinkle each serving with 1/4 teaspoon of rosemary and then drizzle with 1 teaspoon of the rosemary vinaigrette.
- Refrigerate the remaining vinaigrette for another use.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
extravirgin olive oil, rosemary, balsamic vinegar, salt, prime, arugula, lemon wedges
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/seared-rib-steak-arugula (may not work)