Prepare the Steaks

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1. Bring the steaks to room temperature (about 30 minutes).
2. Pat them dry with a clean cloth to remove excess moisture for a better sear.

Preheat Oven and Cast Iron Skillet

1. Position your oven rack about 4-5 inches below the broiler.
2. Set the oven to "broil" and place a cast-iron skillet on the rack. Allow the cast iron skillet and oven to preheat for 15- 20 minutes.

Season the Steaks

1. Rub both sides of the steaks with olive oil, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
2. If desired, add extra seasonings like garlic powder or smoked paprika for added flavor.

Sear the Steaks

1. Carefully pull out the oven rack and lay the steaks on the preheated skillet. Caution: The skillet will be extremely hot, so handle it with care, as it may splatter.
2. Close the oven door and broil the steaks for 4 minutes on one side. Flip the steaks with tongs (never use a fork as this wil release the juices!) and broil for 3 minutes on the other side.

Finish Cooking

1. Adjust the oven temperature to 500°F and continue cooking to your desired doneness, flipping the steaks halfway through the remaining cooking time.

NY Steak thickness and doneness guide (use a meat thermometer for best results):

1. Rare (120–135°F): 0–1 minute (1"), 2–3 minutes (1 ¼"), 4–5 minutes (1 ¾").
2. Medium (140–150°F): 2–3 minutes (1"), 4–5 minutes (1 ¼"), 6–7 minutes (1 ¾").
3. Medium-Well (150–160°F): 4–5 minutes (1"), 6–7 minutes (1 ¼"), 8–9 minutes (1 ¾").

Rest and Serve

1. Remove the steaks from the oven, immediately top with butter or the prepared herb butter, and sprinkle a little flake salt. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Slice the steaks against the grain.
2. Garnish with fresh rosemary, if desired, and serve.