I tend to make dinner based on what I’m in the mood for and my boyfriend just has to at least pretend to enjoy it. That involves a lot of fish, pasta, and rice which I’m sure can get a bit boring. So I thought it might be nice if I finally made some steak. But, naturally, I still included some scallops, because I’m still the one cooking! This recipe for Seared Scallops and Steak with Manhattan Sauce from Rachael Ray is simple, quick, but absolutely delicious. It’s a perfect date night meal.
Ingredients (serves 2):
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, plus 1 tablespoon
- 2 New York Strip Steaks
- 4 large diver sea scallops
- Salt and pepper
- 1 large shallot, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/3 cup sweet vermouth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon chives
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