PAN-SEARED RIB-EYE STEAKS WITH PORCINI AND ROSEMARY RUB

Pan-Seared Rib-Eye Steaks with Porcini and Rosemary Rub image

Provided by Bruce Aidells

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 2-inch-thick grass-fed boneless rib-eye steaks (about 3 pounds total)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms* (half of 1/2-ounce package)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Place steaks and soy sauce in large resealable plastic bag. Seal bag, releasing excess air; turn to coat. Let steaks marinate at room temperature 2 hours, turning occasionally.
Process porcini mushrooms in spice mill to fine powder. Mix 1 1/2 tablespoons mushroom powder, rosemary, and pepper in small bowl (reserve any remaining powder for another use).
Drain steaks; pat dry. Sprinkle mushroom-rosemary rub generously over both sides of steaks, pressing to adhere.
Heat oil in heavy large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium-high heat. Fry steaks until browned and cooked to desired doneness, about 8 minutes per side for rare, adjusting heat to medium if browning too quickly.
Transfer steaks to plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Let rest 10 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and serve.
*Available in the produce section of many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Italian markets.