Medium-Rare Steak
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
steak (room_temperature)
300 g
butter (room_temperature)
30 g
salt
5 g
black pepper (freshly_ground)
2 g
Instructions
Pat the steak dry
Remove excess moisture from the steak surface for better searing.
Season the steak
Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat the pan
Heat a heavy-bottomed pan on medium-high until very hot.
Add butter
Add a thin layer of butter to coat the pan surface.
Sear the fat cap
If your steak has a fat cap, sear it for 1 minute to render the fat.
Sear the steak
Sear each side of the steak for 3.5-4 minutes to achieve medium-rare doneness.
Baste with butter
Tilt the pan and use a spoon to baste the steak with the melted butter for extra flavor.
Prepare sides
While the steak rests, prepare your preferred side dishes such as potatoes or vegetables.
Rest the steak
Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting to allow juices to redistribute.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Leftovers can be used in salads or sandwiches
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