Cast Iron Strip Steak with Garlic Butter

Step 1

At least 40 minutes, and up to 2 hours, before cooking, season each steak evenly on all sides with the salt and pepper and refrigerate, uncovered, until time to cook.

Step 2

Heat the pan over medium high to high heat until hot, then add the oil.

Step 3

Add steak to the hot skillet and let cook 3-4 minutes on the first side without touching it.

Step 4

Then flip each steak and turn the heat to low. Spread the crushed garlic on the top of each steak (cooked side) and top with a pat of butter and fresh thyme.

Step 5

Cover the pan with a lid and cook 5-10 more minutes until it reaches your desired level of doneness measured by temperature (see chart below.) Before removing from the heat, spoon the melted butter from the pan back over the top of the steak

Step 6

Remove from heat, cover with foil, and allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.