Dinner
Seared Steak and Asparagus
Recipe by Ninja Test Kitchen
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TIP: This recipe was designed to create a medium rare steak. If you prefer further doneness, increase cook time and continue to check steak with a thermometer.
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- 1 uncooked New York strip steak (10–12 ounces)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, separated
- Kosher salt, as desired
- Ground black pepper, as desired
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
Utensils
- Silicone-Tipped Tongs
- Instant-Read Thermometer
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Step 1
Pat steak dry. Brush steak on all sides with 1/2 tablespoon canola oil, then season with salt and pepper, as desired. Toss asparagus with remaining canola oil, then season with salt and pepper, as desired.
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Step 2
Place Ninja 10-Inch Frying Pan on stove and heat on high for 3 minutes.
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Step 3
Carefully place the steak in the pan and allow to cook without moving for 4 minutes.
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Step 4
Use silicone-tipped tongs to carefully flip the steak, then reduce heat to medium-high. Add the asparagus to the pan. Cook the steak for another 4 minutes or until the steak reaches 125°F on an instant-read thermometer.
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Step 5
Remove the steak from the pan and allow to rest for 5 minutes. It will continue to cook to a food-safe temperature while resting. Use a cooking thermometer to ensure a food-safe temperature has been achieved.
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Step 6
Continue to cook asparagus for 2 minutes. Remove from pan and slice steak. Serve immediately.
