Seared Steaks Recipe
Valentine's Day calls for a splurge. Go all out with this easy but impressive dinner.
Seared Steaks With Blue Cheese Butter
Topping a perfectly seared steak with a pat of this decadent butter is sure to make any dinner a special occasion.
Serves: 2
Total Time: 40 minutes
Butter:
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ounce crumbled blue cheese
2 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon kosher saltCombine all ingredients; mash with a fork. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on a clean surface; spoon butter mixture into the center. Fold plastic in half; roll butter into a log, twisting the edges of the plastic wrap. Chill at least 15 minutes.
Sear the Steaks:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 prime rib eye or New York strip steaks (at least 1 1/2 inches thick), room temperature
Kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet (or other oven-proof skillet) over medium-high heat. Pat steaks dry with paper towels; season each side generously with salt and pepper.
2. If steaks have a fat cap (a thick layer of fat on the edge), place steak onto the pan fat side first, holding in place with tongs. Render fat at least 2 minutes or until golden and crispy. Add oil to pan; lay steaks flat, cooking until a dark crust has formed (about 5 to 7 minutes per side).
3. Cover loosely with aluminum foil; let rest at least 10 minutes.
4. Slice steak across the grain; serve with a pat of Blue Cheese Butter on top.
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