NEW YORK STRIP STEAKS, THE KITCHEN WHISPERER

NEW YORK STRIP STEAKS, THE KITCHEN WHISPERER image

Categories Beef

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 1-1 1/2" thick cuts New York Steak, fat trimmed
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire
1-2 Tsp Montreal Steak Seasoning
2 Tbsp. butter
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
Instructions
Pat the steaks dry.
Add 1 1/2tsp Worcestershire to the one side.
Add half of the seasoning and press down.
Flip the steak and add the remaining Worcestershire and seasoning.
All to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400f.
Place a cast iron pan or stainless (oven safe) pan (NOT NON STICK!), over medium high heat.
Drizzle the olive oil onto the steak and flip to get all sides coated.
When the pan is super hot (add a few drops of water to it. If they dance around and evaporate almost immediately then you're good!) add the steaks. DO NOT FLIP yet.
Cook for 4-5 minutes or until a good crust forms.
Flip over and immediately shut off the heat to the pan.
Working fast add the sprigs of thyme and pats of butter on top.
Put the pan into the oven.
Cook per the 'doneness' in the Notes field.
When done, remove the pan from the oven and plate the steak.
Allow to rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
Notes
See below for times: Very Rare 4-5 minutes Rare 5-6 minutes Medium Rare 6-8 minutes Medium 7-10 minutes Well done Not Recommended
Seasoning: 3/4 tbsp garlic; 1/2 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp paprika, 3/4 tbsp pepper flakes, 1 tbsp black pepper.

Steps:

1. Pat the steaks dry. 2. Add 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire to the one side. 3. Add half of the seasoning and press down. 4. Flip the steak and add the remaining Worcestershire and seasoning. 5. All to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. 6. Preheat oven to 400 f. 7. Place a cast iron pan or stainless (oven safe) pan (NOT NON STICK!), over medium high heat. 8. Drizzle the olive oil onto the steak and flip to get all sides coated. 9. When the pan is super hot (add a few drops of water to it. If they dance around and evaporate almost immediately then you're good!) add the steaks. DO NOT FLIP yet. 10. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until a good crust forms. 11. Flip over and immediately shut off the heat to the pan. 12. Working fast add the sprigs of thyme and pats of butter on top. 13. Put the pan into the oven. 14. Cook per the 'doneness' in the Notes field. 15. When done, remove the pan from the oven and plate the steak. 16. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before cutting.