Cast Iron Seared Strip Steak

Step 1

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.

Step 2

When you’re ready to start cooking preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.

Step 3

Place a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Remove your steaks from the refrigerator and season both sides with the desired amount of kosher salt and black pepper.

Step 5

Add steaks to your hot pan and do not touch.

Step 6

Let the steaks cook until you start to see a color change halfway up the side of the steaks, about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Flip the steak.

Step 8

Move the steak from the stovetop to the preheated oven.

Step 9

Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 120-125 degrees F.

Step 10

Remove steaks from the oven and let rest until the steak reaches 130-135 degrees F.

Step 11

Serve plain or with a pat of garlic herb compound butter.