Post by barb43 on Jun 7, 2019 3:24:24 GMT
Best Ever Pan-Seared Steak
1. Use a THICK cut of steak.
You want something at least 1 inch—1 ½ is even better! The Delish test kitchen prefers boneless ribeye steak because of all the marbled fat. (I’m drooling just thinking of it.) But New York strip steak is another great option.
If you want to do something thinner like a flank or skirt steak, you’ll need to reduce the amount of time per side. Depending on thickness, it could be as quick as 3 minutes per side.
2. Dry off the steak.
I know it sounds weird, but for a really good crust sear, you want your steak dry as possible. Just pat the steaks with paper towels before you add them to the pan.
*EXTRA CREDIT: Season the steak with salt the night before and let it rest (uncovered) in the fridge overnight. It’s the best way to draw out moisture. Plus, the interior meat will be much more flavorful.
3. Don’t be afraid of salt.
Salt leads to flavor. Never forget that. You want the the surface of each side to be covered in Kosher salt.
4. Get the pan HOT.
Only when the oil is shimmering and just about to smoke should you add the steak.
5. Let it rest.
You’ve heard it a thousand times before, but it is always worth repeating. Before you cut into that beautiful hunk of meat, let it hang out for at least 10 minutes. You don’t want to lose all of those amazing juices.
www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a23365148/how-to-pan-fry-steak/
Here are the instructions for pan frying the perfect steak:
- Recipe follows - . . . these directions were too cool to omit. 
1. Use a THICK cut of steak.
You want something at least 1 inch—1 ½ is even better! The Delish test kitchen prefers boneless ribeye steak because of all the marbled fat. (I’m drooling just thinking of it.) But New York strip steak is another great option.
If you want to do something thinner like a flank or skirt steak, you’ll need to reduce the amount of time per side. Depending on thickness, it could be as quick as 3 minutes per side.
2. Dry off the steak.
I know it sounds weird, but for a really good crust sear, you want your steak dry as possible. Just pat the steaks with paper towels before you add them to the pan.
*EXTRA CREDIT: Season the steak with salt the night before and let it rest (uncovered) in the fridge overnight. It’s the best way to draw out moisture. Plus, the interior meat will be much more flavorful.
3. Don’t be afraid of salt.
Salt leads to flavor. Never forget that. You want the the surface of each side to be covered in Kosher salt.
4. Get the pan HOT.
Only when the oil is shimmering and just about to smoke should you add the steak.
5. Let it rest.
You’ve heard it a thousand times before, but it is always worth repeating. Before you cut into that beautiful hunk of meat, let it hang out for at least 10 minutes. You don’t want to lose all of those amazing juices.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Boneless rib-eye steak
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp butter
Directions:
1. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season steak with salt & pepper on both sides. When oil is 'just about to smoke', add steak to the skillet.
2. Cook 7 minutes, then flip and add butter. Baste with butter and cook another 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 140°, for medium. *
3. Remove from skillet and let rest 5 minutes before cutting.
* TEMPERATURE CHEAT SHEET: Medium-rare: 130°-135°, Medium: 135°-145°, Medium-well:145-155°
Watch your steak! Your time results may vary based on your preferences.
www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a23365148/how-to-pan-fry-steak/