How to Cook the Perfect Steak

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare fresh herbs, crush garlic cloves, and gather salt and black pepper.
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2. 2
   Slowly heat up your pan.
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3. 3
   Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Rub the meat with oil and season generously with salt.
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4. 4
   Increase the heat. When the pan is hot, drizzle in a small amount of high smoke point oil. This prevents splattering since the steak is already oiled.
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5. 5
   Place the steak in the hot pan. Either flip every minute for six times total, or sear 3 minutes on each side over medium-high heat.
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6. 6
   Add fresh herbs, garlic, and butter to the pan. Lower the heat and baste the steak for 2 minutes.
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7. 7
   Turn off the heat and continue basting for an additional minute, ensuring the butter doesn't burn.
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8. 8
   Remove the steak from the pan and season with ground black pepper. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
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9. 9
   Use the pan juices to make a quick sauce to accompany the steak.
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