Seared Rib-Eye Steaks with Orange and Ginger Butter

Quick supper for two with a bit of preparation, marinated rib eye or rump steaks with an orange and ginger butter.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Serves: 2 people

Based on a 2cm thick steak

To Cook Rare: 2½ minutes on each side

To Cook Medium: 4 minutes on each side

To Cook Well Done: 6 minutes on each side

Average Cooking Time for 3lb: 0 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lean rib-eye, sirloin or rump steaks

  • For the marinade:

  • 2 tablespoons cider or rice wine vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed

  • For the orange and ginger butter:

  • 50g softened butter
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped chives
  • 1 x 5cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
  • Grated zest of 1 orange

Method

  1. Prepare the orange and ginger butter; in a small bowl mix all the ingredients together. Mould the butter into a sausage shape, wrap in cling film or foil and refrigerate until firm.
  2. Place the steaks in a shallow bowl. Whisk together the marinade ingredients and spoon over the steaks to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 20 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. Remove the steaks from the marinade and discard the marinade mixture. Cook on a prepared barbecue or preheated grill according to your preference, turning occasionally.
  4. Transfer to a warm plate and top each steak with a disc of the flavoured butter.
  5. Serve the steaks with a new potato and broad bean salad.

Tips:

This recipe works well with lamb steaks too.