Grilled Steak Oscar

Go upscale with this take on a classic steak and seafood dish made mainly with pantry ingredients. You can add even more flavour by seasoning the meat with your favourite steak spice.
Yield 4 Servings Prep. Time 10 min Cooking Time 15 min Total Time 25 min

Ingredients

Here are the following ingredients:

  • 8 oz (250 g) fresh or thawed shelled raw shrimp (or shrimp and scallop mix)
  • 8 spears fresh or frozen asparagus, cut into 3-inch (7.5 cm) pieces
  • 1½ lb (750 g) Beef T-bone Grilling Steak, 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick (about 1)
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2/3 cup (150 mL) whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) grainy Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) honey
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) dried parsley or tarragon
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

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Method

Follow these cooking methods/directions:

  1. Cook shrimp and asparagus in large saucepan of boiling, salted water over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and asparagus is bright green. Drain and set aside.

  2. Pat steak dry with paper towel; season all over with salt and pepper to your taste. Grill in a closed barbecue over medium-high heat, turning at least twice, 10 to 12 minutes for 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick steaks cooked to medium-rare 145°F (63°C) at the least. Transfer to cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, heat oil over medium-high heat in a skillet. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in cream, mustard, honey, hot sauce, lemon juice and parsley; bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce heat to boil, stirring, for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add cheese, cooked seafood and asparagus; stir to coat and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.

  4. Slice steak across the grain and spoon seafood, asparagus and sauce over top to serve.