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Cowboy Butter Steak with Pasta Salad
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Cowboy Butter Steak with Pasta Salad

45 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • steak (thick cut, at room temperature)Meat500 g
  • butter (softened)Dairy120 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • parsley (finely chopped)Produce15 g
  • chives (finely chopped)Produce10 g
  • lemon (zested and juiced)Produce1 piece
  • Dijon mustardPantry15 ml
  • smoked paprikaSpices3 g
  • cayenne pepperSpices1 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices3 g
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • short pasta (such as fusilli or penne)Grains200 g
  • cherry tomatoes (halved)Produce200 g
  • cucumber (diced)Produce150 g
  • red onion (finely sliced)Produce60 g
  • Parmesan (grated)Dairy40 g
  • olive oil (for the dressing)Pantry45 ml
  • red wine vinegarPantry15 ml
  • dried oreganoSpices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

1,398kcal

Carbs
88 g
Proteins
65 g
Fat
88 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Grill
  • Stockpot
  • Tongs
  • Frying pan

step by step

Method

  1. Make the cowboy butter

    • Mix the softened butter with the garlic, parsley, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika and cayenne.
    • Season with salt and pepper, then roll into a log in parchment and chill until firm.
    Step 1
  2. Season the steak

    • Pat the steak dry and rub with olive oil, salt and black pepper.
    • Let it come to room temperature before cooking.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the pasta salad

    • Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and cool slightly.
    • Whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper into a dressing.
    • Toss the pasta with the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Parmesan and dressing.
    Step 3
  4. Grill the steak

    • Sear the steak over high heat, turning once, until nicely browned.
    • Finish with a knob of cowboy butter and rest before slicing.
    Step 4
  5. Plate and serve

    • Slice the steak against the grain.
    • Top with more cowboy butter and serve with the pasta salad.
    Step 5