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Cast Iron Skillet Steak Recipe

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A simple yet flavorful cast iron skillet steak recipe featuring ribeye or New York strip steaks cooked to perfection with garlic, fresh herbs, and butter for a rich, juicy finish.

  • Author: Lilya
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Steaks

  • 2 (12-ounce) Ribeye or New York Strip steaks (about 1-1 ½ inch thickness)

Seasoning & Cooking

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
  • 2-4 garlic cloves (smashed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Steaks: Allow the steaks to come to room temperature for 30 minutes which promotes even cooking. Pat them dry thoroughly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, then season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat Skillet: Place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the avocado oil. Heat until the oil shimmers indicating it's hot and ready for searing.
  3. Sear Steaks: Place the steaks in the hot skillet and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes on one side to develop a crust. Use tongs to flip the steaks and sear the other side for another 4 minutes.
  4. Butter Baste: Lower the heat to medium-low and add the butter, smashed garlic cloves, and fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs to the skillet. As the butter melts, tilt the skillet and spoon the melted butter constantly over the steaks. Continue this basting until the steaks reach your desired level of doneness, remembering the internal temperature will rise about 5 degrees while resting.
  5. Rest and Serve: Remove the steaks from the skillet and transfer to a plate or cutting board. Let them rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Serve slices topped with the melted butter, garlic, and herbs from the skillet.

Notes

  • Bringing steaks to room temperature prior to cooking ensures even doneness.
  • Patting steaks dry helps to achieve a better sear and crust.
  • Adjust cooking time slightly depending on steak thickness and preferred doneness.
  • Use tongs to flip steaks gently to preserve crust.
  • Resting steaks after cooking keeps them juicy and tender.
  • Herbs and garlic in butter add aromatic flavors during basting.

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