Cast Iron Skillet Steak Recipe
The BEST way to cook a steak....this Cast Iron Skillet Steak is seared to perfection leaving you with a tender, juicy steak that's worthy of the finest steakhouse.
Servings: 4
Cost: $30
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 2 1- pound New York Strip Steaks approximately 1 inch thick
- 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and coat both sides with 1/2 the olive oil.
- Sprinkle with kosher salt and allow to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a cast iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan.
- Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel and place the steaks in the skillet.
- Cook the steak for 3-4 minutes until a golden brown crust has formed.
- Flip the steak and top each with 1/2 tablespoon butter.
- Continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the desired degree of doneness.
- Remove the steaks from the pan to a plate or platter and cover with foil.
- Rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
Leftover steak makes a great sandwich for lunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 673kcal | Protein: 48g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 272mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 1065mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 5mg