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Perfect Steak Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 (12-ounce) rib-eye steaks*, 1 1/4-inch-thick, at room temperature
4 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
FOR THE GARLIC COMPOUND BUTTER

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
3 cloves garlic, minced
Zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions:
Directions:
1. To make the garlic compound butter, combine butter, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, thyme, rosemary, basil, salt,pepper and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Transfer mixture to parchment paper; shape into a log. Roll in parchment to 1 1/2 inches in diameter, twisting the ends to close. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 week.*
2. Preheat oven to broil. Place an oven ­proof skillet in the oven.
3. Using paper towels, pat both sides of the steak dry. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove skillet from the oven and heat over medium-high heat.
4. Place the steak in the middle of the skillet and cook until a dark crust has formed, about 1 minutes. Using tongs, flip, and cook for an additional 60 seconds.
5. Place skillet into the oven and cook until desired doneness is reached, about 4­5 minutes for medium-­rare,flipping once. Let rest for 3­5 minutes.

 

 

 

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