Steak Oscar

Name: Steak Oscar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 envelope bearnaise sauce; 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1/4 pound fresh crabmeat; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon paprika; 4 beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick and 3 ounces each)

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

If you like surf 'n' turf, you'll love steak Oscar. It's an amped-up version of surf 'n' turf made with premium ingredients, and this version is quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

1 envelope bearnaise sauce
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 pound fresh crabmeat
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon paprika
4 beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick and 3 ounces each)

Directions

Prepare bearnaise sauce according to package directions. Meanwhile, place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
In a large skillet, saute crab in butter for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in lemon juice; keep warm.
Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Top with crab mixture, asparagus and bearnaise sauce. Sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 376 calories, 25g fat (14g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 524mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.

By using fantastic ingredients such as beef tenderloin, crabmeat and fresh asparagus, you can make an elegant dinner. Oscar-style steak is a fine recipe combining the delicious taste of asparagus with only the finest of steaks around. —Cindy Dorsett, Lubbock, Texas

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