Perfectly Pan-Fried New York Strip Steak with Garlic Rosemary Butter

Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 New York strip steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Prepare the Steaks
Remove the New York strip steaks from the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature, which typically takes about 20 minutes. Pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure a good sear. Meanwhile, season both sides of the steaks generously with salt and pepper.

2. Heat the Skillet
In a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan, add the canola oil and heat over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering and just beginning to smoke.

3. Sear the Steaks
Carefully place the steaks in the skillet, laying them away from you to prevent splattering. Sear each side for about 3 minutes, ensuring a rich, brown crust forms. Do not move the steaks around; let them develop a crust.

4. Add Aromatics
After the steaks have been flipped and seared on both sides, add the smashed garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs to the pan. Allow them to infuse their flavors for about 30 seconds.

5. Butter Basting
Lower the heat to medium. Add the unsalted butter to the pan. Once melted, tilt the pan slightly and, using a spoon, continuously baste the steaks with the butter mixture for another 3-4 minutes, adjusting the time depending on desired doneness (e.g., medium-rare).

6. Rest the Steaks
Use a pair of tongs to remove the steaks from the pan and place them on a cutting board. Allow them to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. This ensures the juices are redistributed throughout the meat, resulting in a juicier steak.

7. Serve
Slice the steaks against the grain for maximum tenderness and serve immediately with a drizzle of the garlic rosemary-infused butter from the pan.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT12M
12 minutes

Total Time

PT32M
32 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

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Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approx. total calories: 1500

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