Description
Sizzling cast iron pan-seared steak delivers restaurant-quality perfection with minimal effort. Juicy beef caramelizes beautifully, promising a mouthwatering experience that brings steakhouse flavors directly to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 thick-cut steak (ribeye, New York strip, or filet mignon, at least 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick)
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
- Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme)
Cooking Fats:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) high-heat oil (avocado, vegetable, or canola oil)
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and position a cast iron skillet on high flame to create an intensely hot cooking surface.
- Thoroughly dry the meat with clean kitchen towels, then liberally coat both surfaces with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Drizzle oil into the scorching skillet and carefully place the meat, allowing it to develop a rich, caramelized exterior for approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- During the final moments of searing, introduce butter, crushed garlic cloves, and a fragrant herb sprig, gently cascading the melted butter over the meat to enhance flavor and texture.
- Carefully transfer the entire skillet into the preheated oven, allowing the meat to reach precise internal temperatures: 3-4 minutes for rare (120-125°F), 4-5 minutes for medium-rare (130-135°F), 5-6 minutes for medium (140-145°F), or 6-7 minutes for medium-well (150-155°F).
- Extract the skillet from the oven and permit the meat to relax and redistribute internal juices for 5-10 minutes.
- Slice the steak against the grain, creating tender medallions, and garnish with the luxurious pan butter for an extra layer of richness.
Notes
- Let the steak sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and perfect searing.
- Pat the steak extremely dry to achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust that locks in delicious flavors and creates a crispy exterior.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness and avoid cutting into the steak, which releases precious juices and can dry out the meat.
- For gluten-free or dairy-free diets, replace butter with olive oil or ghee and skip garlic if needed, while maintaining the same cooking technique.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 49g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 130mg