Cast Iron New York Strip Steak with Herb Butter

Jamison Bryant

Ingredients

Major Ingredients

  • New York strip steak (1, 1–1½ inches thick)

Minor Ingredients

  • Coarse salt (to season)
  • Cracked black pepper (to finish)
  • Avocado oil (2–3 tablespoons)
  • Unsalted butter (2–3 tablespoons)
  • Shallots (1–2, halved or sliced)
  • Garlic (2–3 cloves, smashed)
  • Fresh thyme (a few sprigs)

Instructions

  1. Pat steak dry and season with coarse salt.
  2. Heat avocado oil in cast iron skillet over medium-high until smoking.
  3. Place steak in skillet. Sear 2 minutes per side, flipping once.
  4. Flip once more, lower heat, and add butter, shallots, garlic, and thyme.
  5. Baste steak with melted butter for 1 minute.
  6. Remove steak, season with cracked pepper, and let rest for 5–8 minutes.
  7. Slice and serve.

Notes

Adjust cooking times to preference. Basting adds flavor. Resting prevents juice loss.