Date Night Steak Dinner with Garlic Herb Butter

Ingredients

• 2 ribeye steaks (1-inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 cups asparagus, trimmed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
2. While the skillet heats, season both sides of the ribeye steaks with salt and black pepper.
3. Add the olive oil to the skillet, then sear the steaks for about 4 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust forms.
4. In a bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, and half the lemon juice until well combined.
5. After searing, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook the steaks for an additional 5-7 minutes for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
6. While the steaks are baking, toss the asparagus and cherry tomatoes in a bowl with balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
7. Spread the vegetable mixture on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 10-12 minutes, until tender.
8. Once the steaks are done, let them rest for 5 minutes before serving, then top each steak with a generous dollop of the garlic herb butter.