Description
Learn how to cook a juicy, tender steak at home with expert techniques and tips for perfect results.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 well-marbled steak (ribeye, strip, or filet)
- Salt
- Fresh black pepper
- Oil (for the pan)
- Butter (for basting)
- Smashed garlic clove (optional)
- Sprig of rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Take the steak out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels to prevent steaming.
- Season both sides of the steak with a good sprinkle of salt and fresh pepper.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot, then add a splash of oil.
- Carefully lay the steak in the skillet and let it sear without moving it until a deep brown crust forms (about 3-5 minutes, depending on thickness).
- Flip the steak and sear the other side for 3-5 minutes.
- During the last minute, add a knob of butter to the pan and spoon the melted butter over the steak.
- Check for doneness using a thermometer; take off the heat when it reaches 130°F for medium-rare.
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Notes
For best results, avoid overcrowding the pan and always let the steak rest after cooking. Slicing against the grain helps maintain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: steak, cooking steak, perfect steak, pan-seared steak, meat, main course, American cuisine