Description
A simple recipe for perfectly pan-seared steak.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (1-inch thick) steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For a better sear, ensure your skillet is very hot before adding the steak.
- Resting the steak allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender steak.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pan seared steak, steak recipe, easy steak, quick steak, beef