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Stovetop Steak (4 servings)

How to Cook a Steak on the Stove with Butter

Ingredients

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  • 2 NY steaks, 1-inch thick
  • Three tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Three cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • One teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Bring the steaks from the fridge and allow them to sit at room temperature for 40 minutes. Pat it dry with a paper towel.
  2. Season the steaks generously with salt. Heat a large, thick cast-iron skillet for about 11 minutes and place the steaks on the surface.
  3. Cook the steak for up to a minute to form a crust. Flip it and cook for another 1 minute. Repeat this for about 4 minutes.
  4. Add the butter, garlic, and thyme to the skillet and allow it to melt. Tilt the pan, so the butter gathers at the edge, and baste the steaks using a wooden spoon. Flip the steak, tilt the pan again and repeat the basting process. At 6 minutes into cooking time, check the steaks for doneness.
  5. Once it’s done, transfer the steaks to a plate and rest for about 5 minutes before you carve. You can also serve the steak at once if you wish.