Description
Cooking a steak is an exciting culinary journey that can impress at any gathering. With this beginner-friendly guide, you?ll learn how to select the perfect cut and achieve a beautifully seared, juicy steak that?s bursting with flavor. Whether it?s a cozy dinner for two or a barbecue with friends, mastering this classic dish will boost your kitchen confidence and delight your taste buds. Let?s dive into the essentials of cooking steak!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ribeye or sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Allow the steak to reach room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Season both sides generously with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Preheat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add 1 tablespoon of high smoke point oil (like canola) to the skillet.
- Carefully place the seasoned steak in the pan and do not disturb it for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip the steak using tongs and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
- In the last two minutes, add butter and fresh herbs to the pan, spooning the melted butter over the steak.
- Transfer to a plate, let rest for five minutes, then slice and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (170g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 577mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg