Oscar

Sear the steak, then use the same skillet to steam/sear the asparagus in the meat drippings to add flavor.

Steam asparagus for 4 minutes. In a separate skillet, warm crab meat in butter, lemon juice, and a pinch of paprika. Sear the steak, then use the same skillet

Keep the Béarnaise warm in a vacuum flask and pour it over the steak just before eating. Sear the steak

Sear in a cast-iron skillet over high heat for 4 minutes per side for medium-rare ( warm crab meat in butter

Pat steaks dry and season heavily with salt. Let them rest at room temperature for 40 minutes before cooking.

For a 2026 Oscar party, you can also consider thematic variations like or Tuna Tartare for appetizers.