How to Cook Strip Steak

1. Set your steaks out on the counter for 30 minutes before cooking. This allows the internal temperature to come up slowly, and allows the meat to cook more evenly.
2. Rub the steaks on both sides with olive oil, and season with sea salt and pepper, both sides. Preheat your pan over high heat. This will allow you to get that great outdoor grill sear right on the stove top.
3. Turn the heat down to medium high and add the meat to the hot pan. LEAVE IT in place so it can get fabulous caramelization.  Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until the meat is done to your taste.  For a rare steak, cook to 125 degrees F, Medium Rare to 135 degrees F, Medium to 145 degrees F, Medium Well 155 degrees F, Well Done to 160 degrees F.  Note: if your steak isn't done after the 3-4 minutes per side, keep flipping the steak every minute or so, until the internal temperature reaches your desired degree of doneness.
4. Add the butter and garlic to the pan and baste the meat a few times.
5. Remove the meat to a plate, tent with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes while you make a quick pan sauce.
6. Slice the steak, against the grain, into thin slices.

pan sauce

1. After removing the meat, deglaze the pan with the wine. You can use stock or even water if you don't want to use alcohol, but I recommend the alcohol for best flavor. Much of the alcohol will burn off as you cook the sauce, anyway.
2. Add the minced rosemary and boil the sauce until reduced and thickened. Remove the garlic cloves. Taste to adjust the seasonings and serve drizzled over the sliced steak.