Step 1

Bring the Wagyu steak to room temperature. Remove the Wagyu beef from the refrigerator 20 minutes to 1 hour before you plan on cooking it. This will take the chill off of the meat and make it cook evenly.

Step 2

Sprinkle salt and pepper over the steak. Sprinkle one side of the steak with salt and coarsely ground pepper. Avoid pushing the salt and pepper into the steak since you want to avoid over handling the beef.

Step 3

Heat the sesame oil and garlic in the skillet. Pour 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of extra-virgin sesame seed oil into a cast iron or large skillet. Turn the heat on to medium-high and heat the oil for about 30 seconds. Slice 2 large cloves of garlic and add them to the oil. Heat the garlic in the oil for about 30 seconds.The garlic will flavor the neutral-tasting sesame oil. Avoid using toasted sesame oil because it will have a strong nutty flavor.

Step 4

Avoid marinating Wagyu beef. While you may be tempted to marinate your Wagyu steak, the meat really doesn't need it. Marinating the Wagyu beef in acidic ingredients can toughen the meat and hide its rich flavor.Remember that you can always season the Wagyu beef steaks once they've finished cooking.