Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 (12-ounce) rib-eye steaks (1 to 1 1/2 inches thick)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 4 1/2 quarts water
- 20 fresh asparagus spears (about 1/2 pound)
- 4 slices prosciutto
- Garnishes: fresh basil sprigs, lemon wedges
Directions
Stir together first 5 ingredients in a small bowl until blended. Shape into a 4-inch log; wrap in plastic wrap, and chill until firm.
Combine chili powder and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Stir in olive oil to form a paste. Rub chili mixture on both sides of steaks.
Combine salt and 4 1/2 quarts water in a large Dutch oven. Bring water to a boil; add asparagus. Cook 2 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
Gather 5 asparagus spears into a bundle; wrap with 1 slice of prosciutto. Repeat procedure with remaining asparagus and prosciutto. Set aside.
Preheat a gas grill according to manufacturer's instructions.
Place steaks on grill rack over direct high heat; grill, covered with grill lid, 10 minutes, turning once. Turn off burners that are directly below steaks. Reduce heat to medium; grill, covered with grill lid, 6 to 8 minutes or until done.
Remove steaks to serving plates; top each steak immediately with 1 tablespoon of herb cheese log. Serve asparagus bundles with steaks. Garnish, if desired.
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By hdewstegner_2261497
Centerville, IN
on March 21, 2010
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I use this recipe all the time for special dinners. We don't eat red meat often, but when we do this is our favorite! I disagree with a previous post...it doesn't taste like Indian food at all...I don't care for Indian cuisine and this steak is awesome and it's not a lot of work at all!
By jzzyjen_7723442
Irvine, CA
on July 03, 2007
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This was a lot of work to make and really was very indian food tasting. It was good but just average.
By bigzackv_3781245
novato, CA
on March 01, 2006
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i thought it was great the tecture everything highly recomended
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