Description
Ina Garten’s grilled steak & arugula recipe delivers bold Mediterranean flavors with simple, elegant ingredients. Herb-marinated beef paired with peppery greens creates a quick, satisfying meal perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (1-inch-thick) boneless rib-eye steaks
- 8 oz (226 g) baby arugula
- 4 oz (113 g) chunk Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) olive oil, plus extra for brushing steaks
- ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice (2 lemons)
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Grill Preparation: Ignite gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat, ensuring optimal cooking surface temperature.
- Steak Seasoning: Massage steaks with extra virgin olive oil, coating generously with coarse sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Allow meat to reach room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Vinaigrette Creation: Whisk extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until emulsified. Set aside dressing.
- Grilling Process: Place steaks on preheated grill grates, cooking 5 minutes per side with partially covered lid. Continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare doneness.
- Resting and Plating: Transfer grilled steaks to a clean plate, tent with aluminum foil for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, toss arugula with prepared vinaigrette in a large salad bowl.
- Final Assembly: Slice steaks into thick portions, arranging atop dressed arugula. Garnish with delicate Parmesan cheese shavings using a vegetable peeler, sprinkle additional salt, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Meat Temperature Mastery: Let steaks sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before grilling to ensure even cooking and maximum tenderness.
- Grill Heat Precision: Medium-high heat is crucial for achieving perfect sear and maintaining juicy steak interior without burning the exterior.
- Resting Ritual: Always let grilled steaks rest for 10 minutes under foil, allowing internal juices to redistribute and guaranteeing a more succulent, flavorful bite.
- Vinaigrette Versatility: Whisk dressing just before serving to preserve fresh flavor and prevent ingredient separation, ensuring a bright, cohesive taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 54 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 35 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg