GRILLED STRIP STEAK

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 1 Serving

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 to 8 ounce Kansas City Steak or New York Strip Steak, about 1-inch thick
Salt and pepper
Softened butter, for serving (optional)

Steps:

To panbroil: Heat a stove-top ridged grill pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add steak to heated pan, cook half of recommended time; turn and continue to cook until done. 8 to 10 minutes for rare, 11 to 12 minutes for medium-rare. Season with salt and pepper after cooking. Serve immediately with a spoonful of softened butter on top.
To panfry: Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add equal quantities oil and butter and heat until foaming subsides. Add steak, cook half of recommended time; turn and continue to cook until done. 8 to 10 minutes for rare, 11 to 12 minutes for medium-rare. Season with salt and pepper after cooking. Serve immediately with a spoonful of softened butter on top.