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Ingredients:
- 2 boneless steaks (NY Strip, rib eye or filet mignon)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon of oil
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- Fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions:
- Pat the steaks dry with paper towels.
- Season the steaks generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a heavy pan (preferably cast iron or stainless steel) over medium-high heat until it’s VERY hot.
- Add the oil to the pan and heat until it begins to shimmer and move fluidly around the pan.
- Carefully set the steak in the pan, releasing it away from you so the oil doesn’t splatter in your direction. It should sizzle.
- Leave it alone! Avoid the temptation to peek or fiddle or flip repeatedly. The steaks need a few minutes undisturbed to develop a brown crust.
- Flip the steaks when they release easily and the bottom is a deep-brown color (usually about 3 minutes).
- Continue to cook the steaks for another 3 to 4 minutes on the bottom side for rare or medium-rare.
- During the last minute of cooking, add 1 tablespoon of butter and a few sprigs of fresh thyme to the pan with the steaks (this is optional but delicious).
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