Spice-Rubbed Steaks with Spinach

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of the cayenne pepper with the coriander, cumin, crushed fennel, sweet paprika, cardamom, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons of pepper.

2. 2

   Sprinkle the spice mixture on both sides of the steaks, patting them onto the meat.

3. 3

   In a large, heavy skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.

4. 4

   Add the chopped garlic and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper and cook the garlic over moderate heat, stirring, for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook, turning, until the spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Season the spinach with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Transfer the spinach to a serving platter and keep warm.

8. 8

   Wipe out the skillet and melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

9. 9

   Add the Delmonico steaks to the skillet and cook the steaks over high heat for about 3 minutes per side for medium rare.

10. 10

    Set the steaks on the wilted spinach and serve at once.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.