Cast Iron Skillet Steak
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
638 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cast Iron Skillet Steak
Description
The recipe begins by bringing steaks to room temperature and patting them dry, then seasoning simply with salt and pepper. The cast iron skillet is heated until oil shimmers, promoting a good sear. The steaks are cooked on medium-high heat for 4 minutes per side to form a caramelized crust.
After flipping, heat is lowered to medium-low to add butter, smashed garlic cloves, and rosemary or thyme sprigs. The melted butter is spooned repeatedly over the steaks, enhancing flavor and moisture. This basting helps finish cooking evenly and adds aromatics.
Following cooking, steaks rest for 5 minutes allowing juices to redistribute. Resting prevents drying out when slicing. The steak is served with the garlic, herbs, and butter sauce left in the pan.
Using avocado oil helps achieve a high smoke point for searing. Resting time and basting ensure tender, juicy steaks with balanced seasoning.
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye steak about 1- 1 ½ in thickness, or New York Strip steak
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 rosemary sprigs, or thyme
- 2-4 garlic smashed, cloves
Instructions
- Allow the steaks to come to room temperature for 30 minutes. Then pat them dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it’s shimmering.
- Place the steaks in the skillet and cook for 4 minutes on one side without touching. Use tongs to flip the steaks and cook for 4 more minutes on the other side.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add butter, garlic and rosemary or thyme sprigs. Once the butter melts, tilt the skillet and spoon the butter over the steaks repeatedly until the steaks reach desired doneness, keeping in mind that the temperature will continue to rise about 5 degrees after you remove from heat and the steaks rest.
- Transfer the steaks to a plate or cutting board, and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving. Serve with the melted butter, garlic and rosemary from the skillet.
Notes
- Let steaks reach room temperature before cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Heat oil properly before adding steaks to get a good sear.
- Rest steaks for 5 minutes after cooking to retain juices and achieve a tender slice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 638 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 638kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 168mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 701mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 625mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 389IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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