Medium Rare NY Strip Steak
Learn how to cook a perfect medium-rare NY strip steak. Quick and easy, it’s ready in under 10 minutes! A well-seared steak with a crisp crust and juicy center always feels like a treat. With my simple tips, you’ll make a steak that’s perfect every time. This recipe is gluten-free, paleo, keto, and low-carb.
Ingredients
- 1 boneless New York strip steak (12 oz.)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil (avocado oil or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter optional
Instructions
- Bring the steak to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking. Pat it dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt.
- When you're ready to cook, season the steak with black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a stainless steel or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Tilt the pan to coat it evenly.
- Add the steak to the hot pan and cook for 3 minutes.
- Flip the steak and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Check the center with an instant-read thermometer. For medium rare, pull the steak from the pan at 125°F to 130°F. If it is not close, flip it and cook for another minute or so.
- When the steak is almost done, add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan. Tilt the pan and spoon the hot butter over the steak a few times.
- Remove the steak to a cutting board or plate and let it rest for 5 minutes. The temperature will rise as it rests.
- Slice into half-inch strips and serve.
Notes
Storage and Reheating
Store the cooked steak in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
You can reheat the steak in a small skillet with a little butter.
To microwave, cut the steak into ½ inch strips, spread them out on a plate and heat for 30 seconds.
Nutrition
Calories: 462.1kcalCarbohydrates: 0.01gProtein: 35.1gTotal Fat: 34.8gSaturated Fat: 14.2gCholesterol: 151.1mgSodium: 670.6mgPotassium: 534.2mgSugar: 0.01gNet Carbohydrates: 0.01g
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