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cast iron strip seared strip steak in a pan with butter on top

Cast Iron Seared Strip Steak

This cast iron seared strip steak is the BEST indoor way to cook a steak. Perfectly seasoned with a slight crust that turns out perfect every single time! 
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4 (4 ounce) servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Unwrap your steaks, place them onto a plate, and let rest uncovered in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before you’re ready to start cooking. 
  • When you’re ready to start cooking preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. 
  • Place a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. 
  • Remove your steaks from the refrigerator and season both sides with the desired amount of kosher salt and black pepper. 
  • Add steaks to your hot pan and do not touch. 
  • Let the steaks cook until you start to see a color change halfway up the side of the steaks, about 5 minutes. 
  • Flip the steak.
  • Move the steak from the stovetop to the preheated oven. 
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 120-125 degrees F. 
  • Remove steaks from the oven and let rest until the steak reaches 130-135 degrees F. 
  • Serve plain or with a pat of garlic herb compound butter.

Notes

  • 125 degrees is the internal temp for a rare steak.
  • 135 degrees is the internal temp for a medium rare steak.
  • 145 degrees is the internal temp for a medium steak.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 133kcal | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 106mg
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword cast iron steak, how to cook a steak in a pan, new york strip steak, pan fried steak, pan frying steak, pan seared steak
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