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Chateaubriand with Smoky Lemon Asparagus
A pan-seared French chateaubriand roast with a dark crust, served with lightly charred asparagus dressed with lemon juice. A quick dinner idea, ready in 25 minutes.
≈ 311 kcal/100 g · ≈ 86 kcal/serving
25 minMediumFrench
For meat, fish and egg dishes, verify the stated internal temperature with a food thermometer. Official temperature chart↗
Ingredients
Units
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beef chateaubriand170 g
asparagus spears140 g
avocado oil10 ml
lemon juice15 ml
smoked paprika1 g
ground black pepper0.5 g
kosher salt1.5 g
Cookware and utensils
Cast-iron skillet
Tongs
Instant-read thermometer
Cutting board
Chef’s knife
Directions
01
Pat the beef completely dry and season it with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
Products
beef chateaubriand — 170 g; kosher salt — 1.5 g; ground black pepper — 0.5 g; smoked paprika — 1 g
Action
Season
Time
2 min
Temperature
Room temperature
02
Toss the asparagus with half of the avocado oil.
Products
asparagus spears — 140 g; avocado oil — 10 ml
Action
Toss
Time
1 min
Temperature
Room temperature
03
Heat the cast-iron skillet over high heat until it is lightly smoking.
Products
No products at this step
Action
Heat
Time
4 min
Temperature
High heat, about 230°C / 450°F
04
Sear the beef in the remaining oil without moving it until a dark crust forms
Products
beef chateaubriand — 170 g; avocado oil — 10 ml
Action
Sear
Time
4 min
Temperature
High heat
05
turn it with tongs
Products
beef chateaubriand — 170 g; avocado oil — 10 ml
Action
Sear
Time
4 min
Temperature
High heat
06
Sear the second side and the edges until the center reaches 63°C / 145°F.
Products
beef chateaubriand — 170 g
Action
Finish
Time
5 min
Temperature
Final internal temperature 63°C / 145°F
07
Transfer the beef to a cutting board and rest it for 5 minutes.
Products
beef chateaubriand — 170 g
Action
Rest
Time
5 min
Temperature
Warm
08
Grill the asparagus in the hot skillet until lightly charred and tender.
Products
asparagus spears — 140 g
Action
Char
Time
4 min
Temperature
High heat
09
Drizzle the asparagus with lemon juice.
Products
asparagus spears — 140 g; lemon juice — 15 ml
Action
Dress
Time
1 min
Temperature
Warm
10
Carve the rested roast into thick slices and serve it with the asparagus.
Products
beef chateaubriand — 170 g; asparagus spears — 140 g
Action
Carve
Time
1 min
Temperature
Serving temperature
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