Best 20 Seared Steak Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors with our curated selection of seared steak recipes. Embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Explore various techniques, from classic methods to innovative twists, and discover the art of achieving the perfect crust, juicy interior, and harmonious blend of seasonings. Whether you prefer a tenderloin's elegance or the robust character of a flank steak, our comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dining experience. Prepare to unveil the secrets behind flawlessly seared steaks that will impress family, friends, and fellow food enthusiasts alike.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

PAN-SEARED STEAK



Pan-Seared Steak image

With the right steak, a good cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, your kitchen can be the best steakhouse in town.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 boneless rib-eye or New York strip (shell) steak, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds and 2 1/2 inches thick, room temperature
Coarse salt and cracked (butcher-grind) pepper
Steak Butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Heat oil in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet (not a nonstick) over medium-high until it begins to smoke. Pat steak dry with paper towels. Season each side with 1 teaspoon coarse salt and 1 teaspoon cracked pepper.
  • Cook steak in skillet over medium-high heat until a dark crust has formed, 5 to 7 minutes per side (reduce heat if meat is browning too quickly). Holding steak with tongs, quickly brown all edges, turning as necessary; lay steak flat in skillet.
  • Transfer skillet to oven. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of steak registers desired doneness, 5 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate; spread with 1 tablespoon Steak Butter. Cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest 5 to 10 minutes (temperature will then rise another 5 to 10 degrees). Slice across the grain; serve with remaining Steak Butter. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers, up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599 g, Fat 50 g, Protein 35 g

PAN-SEARED STEAK WITH RED WINE SAUCE



Pan-Seared Steak With Red Wine Sauce image

You can use any cut of steak, either bone-in or boneless, to make this classic French bistro dish. Steaks cut from the tenderloin, such as filet mignon, are the most tender pieces of beef, though they lack the assertively beefy chew of sirloins and rib steaks. Adding brandy to the pan sauce not only contributes flavor; its high alcohol content and acidity help extract flavor from the pan drippings. However, if setting it on fire makes you nervous, skip that step and let the brandy simmer down for an extra few minutes to cook off most of the alcohol. Make sure to open a good bottle of red wine to use in the sauce here, preferably one that you're happy to finish off with dinner. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master. Buy the book.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, steaks and chops, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt, as needed
Freshly ground black pepper, as needed
1 1/2 pounds boneless steak, or 1 3/4 pounds bone-in steak (1 1/2 inches thick)
2 shallots
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon neutral oil, such as grapeseed
2 tablespoons good brandy, preferably Cognac
1/3 cup dry red wine
1/3 cup beef or chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Watercress, for serving

Steps:

  • Generously sprinkle salt and pepper all over steaks, then let steaks rest uncovered for 15 minutes at room temperature. Meanwhile, mince the shallots.
  • Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter and the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add steaks and cook until done to taste, about 3 to 4 minutes per side for rare and a little longer for medium-rare or medium. (Bone-in steaks take a few minutes longer to cook through than boneless.) If the pan begins to smoke or burn, lower the heat. Transfer steaks to a plate to rest while you prepare the sauce.
  • Add shallots to the skillet and cook over medium heat until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add brandy to the skillet and use a long-handled match or igniter to set the brandy on fire. (Stand back when you do this.) Let flames die out, then add red wine and cook until reduced and syrupy, 2 to 4 minutes. Add stock and boil until reduced and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes longer.
  • Remove pan from heat and whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the chives. Serve steaks and sauce immediately with watercress.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 517, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 594 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 2 grams

CAST IRON PAN-SEARED STEAK (OVEN-FINISHED)



Cast Iron Pan-Seared Steak (Oven-Finished) image

Quick, 45-minute marinade steak, pan-seared with cast iron, finished in oven directly on cast iron skillet.

Provided by Grif

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks     Sirloin Steak Recipes

Time 1h22m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (6 ounce) beef top sirloin steaks
2 cups orange juice
1 cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons steak seasoning (such as Fiesta Brand® Uncle Chris'), or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place steaks side by side in large casserole dish. Add orange juice, cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Remove casserole dish from refrigerator. Cover steaks with plastic wrap and let reach room temperature, at least 15 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat.
  • Place steaks on a clean work surface and generously rub with steak seasoning and black pepper.
  • Cook steaks in the hot skillet until lightly browned on the bottom, 2 1/2 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side and red in the center, about 2 minutes more. Place skillet, with steaks, into the oven.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until steaks are firm and reddish-pink to lightly pink in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read from 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) to 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
  • Remove steaks from oven; season with salt. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 73.4 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 2961.1 mg, Sugar 28.1 g

PAN-SEARED STEAK AND ONIONS



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Usually cooked over an open fire in an iron skillet; this stove-top seared steak with bourbon-flavored onions is excellent eaten with sourdough bread. Sourdough, developed during the gold rush years, was made with a yeast started of flour mixed with water until it fermented and soured.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, sliced
1 boneless sirloin steak (about 2 pounds)
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup bourbon

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer the onions to a bowl and set aside.
  • Generously season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of the oil to the skillet and fry the steak over medium heat, turning once, until browned, about 6 minutes per side for medium. Transfer the steak to a serving platter and cover to keep warm.
  • Add the bourbon to the skillet and, over medium heat, scrape up any bits that cling to the pan. Allow the liquor to simmer until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add the onions and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir until the butter is melted. Reduce the heat and gently simmer until the onions are heated through, about 2 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and stir in any juices that have run off from the steak.
  • To serve, cut the steak into 1/4-inch-thick slices and top with the onions.

SEARED NEW YORK STRIP STEAK RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: new york strip steaks, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, canola oil, unsalted butter, shallot, garlic cloves, fresh thyme

Provided by Nichi Hoskins

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 new york strip steaks, room temperature (1 in thick 2.5 cm)
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
1 shallot, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, smashed
3 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Liberally season the steaks on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and sear for 3-4 minutes, until a golden brown crust forms. Flip the steaks and sear for 1-2 minutes on the other side, then add the butter, shallot, garlic, and thyme to the pan. Baste the steaks with the butter and continue cooking for 2 more minutes.
  • If the steak isn't cooked to your liking, transfer to the oven and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until it reaches your desired temperature.
  • Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 1 gram

PAN SEARED STEAK (FROM ALTON BROWN)



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This might even be better than grilling and is just as easy! (No joke!) Super tender, super juicy, super flavorful! Can't go wrong with Alton Brown! Note: Cooking time includes time to bring steaks to room temperature.

Provided by Dwynnie

Categories     Steak

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 rib eye steaks or 2 New York strip steaks, 1 1/2-inch thick
vegetable oil, to coat
kosher salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Remove steak(s) from fridge and start bringing them to room temperature.
  • After 30 to 45 minutes, place a 10 to 12-inch cast iron skillet in oven and heat oven to 500 degrees F.
  • When oven reaches temperature, remove the pan and place it on a burner over high heat.
  • Coat steak(s) lightly with oil and season both sides with a generous pinch of salt. Grind on black pepper to taste.
  • Immediately place steak(s) in the middle of the hot, dry pan. Cook 30 to 60 seconds without moving. Turn the steak(s) with tongs and cook another 30 to 60 seconds, then put the pan straight into the oven for 3 to 5 minutes. Flip steak(s) and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. (The time in the oven depends on how rare you like your steaks. The time given is for medium, but depends on number of steaks, etc. as well.)
  • Remove the steak(s) from the pan, cover loosely with foil, and rest for 2 minutes.
  • Serve whole or slice thin and fan onto plate.

KITTENCAL'S PAN-SEARED STEAK, STOVE TOP-TO-OVEN METHOD



Kittencal's Pan-Seared Steak, Stove Top-To-Oven Method image

There has been many requests for pan seared steak that is started in a skillet then finished cooking in the oven this is the recipe/method for the perfect seared steak---to insure perfect doneness you will need an instant-read thermometer for this, and you will need a cast-iron or a heavy oven-proof skillet --- the times listed are for 2-1/2-inch thick steaks preferably New York or rib-eye. --- IMPORTANT do not add on any salt until the steak is finished cooking, salt will draw out the juices, and make certain to leave the steak/s out at room temperature for 1-1/2 hours this will relax the meat fibers and make for a tender juicy steak

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Steak

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 -1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 boneless beef steak (1-1/2 pounds and cut 2-1/2 inches thick, New York or rib-eye cut)
garlic powder (optional)
freshly ground cracked black pepper (use as much as desired)
1 -1 1/2 tablespoon butter
salt (used only after cooking)

Steps:

  • Pat the meat dry using paper towels.
  • Season the steak/s with black pepper, then allow the meat to sit at room temperature for 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat or just until the oil begins to lightly smoke.
  • Cook/sear the steak in the heated skillet over medium-high heat until a dark crust has formed (about 5-6 minutes per side, reduce the heat if the meat is browning too quickly, if you prefer a lighter outside crust then reduce the time slightly).
  • After the 5-6 minutes cooking on each side you may lift the steak with tongs and brown the edges also.
  • Return the steak flat in the pan.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until an instant-read thermometer reads to desired doneness (oven cooking time will be anywhere from 5-15 minutes depending on the desired doneness of your steak --- for medium-rare 140-145 degrees and for medium 155-160 degrees. please be aware that the temperature will continue to cook after removing the steak so it is advised to pull the pan out slightly before the desired doneness).
  • Transfer the steak to a plate using tongs (do not use a fork or the juices will run out).
  • Spread the top with butter then season lightly with salt.
  • Cover loosely with foil and allow to rest about 5-6 minutes.
  • Slice across the grain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 101.4, Protein 0.1

PAN-SEARED STRIP STEAK WITH MUSHROOMS



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Serve this steak with White-Cheddar Grits and Collard Greens with Lemon for a meal for four in about an hour.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon safflower oil, plus more if needed
4 boneless New York strip (shell) steaks (6 ounces each), 1/2-inch thick
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 pound cremini mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, thyme, or chives), for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Season both sides of each steak with salt and pepper. Cook 2 steaks at a time for 1 1/2 minutes per side for medium-rare. (Do not flip steaks more than once.) Add more oil if needed. Transfer to a plate. Cover, and let rest at least 5 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms to drippings in skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Add stock and juices from plate to skillet. Bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits. Stir in mustard, and simmer until sauce lightly coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Pour sauce over steaks, and sprinkle with herbs.

SEARED PORTERHOUSE STEAK



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A T-bone steak would also work in this recipe, but take into account whether the cut is smaller than the standard porterhouse and adjust the cooking time as needed.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 2-pound bone-in porterhouse steak (about 2 inches thick), room temperature
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
Compound Butter, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Heat a large cast-iron or other heavy ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Pat steak dry with paper towels. Season steak generously all over with salt and pepper. Add butter to skillet. When melted, place steak in skillet. Cook until well seared, about 4 minutes a side. Transfer skillet to oven. Continue to cook until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of steak reads 120 degrees for medium-rare, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer steak to rimmed baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with Compound Butter.

PAN SEARED & OVEN ROASTED GARLIC BUTTER STEAK



Pan Seared & Oven Roasted Garlic Butter Steak image

The most tender and succulent steak dish I have ever prepared ! Easy and elegant. Start with room temperature steaks for excellent results. Serve with potatoes, vegetables, crusty bread and red wine for your very own feast!

Provided by Miss Issauga

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 ounces rib eye steaks
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons fresh garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
salt & pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
  • Mix parsley and garlic. Sprinkle lightly with salt and mash slightly to mix, then mix with butter.
  • Melt the butter mixture over low heat in a small pan.
  • Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper and place a heavy pan or iron skillet over high heat. Lightly coat pan with oil when hot. Sear the steak until browned on one side (5 minutes). Turn the steak and brush the top generously with the flavored butter.
  • Place into the heated oven and cook to your preference (check after 5 minutes by cutting into the center of one of the steaks). The meat will continue to cook from residual heat, so remove it from the oven when slightly less done than you wish.
  • Pour remaining butter and any pan juices over the meat and let it stand for a few minutes before serving.

FRESH SEARED TUNA STEAK SALAD



Fresh Seared Tuna Steak Salad image

Make and share this Fresh Seared Tuna Steak Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces tuna steaks
6 cups leafy greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
1/3 cup red onion
1/3 cup black olives, sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon gingerroot, minced
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (or parsley)

Steps:

  • In a skillet or grill pan sprayed with cooking spray, cook tuna over medium high heat for about 5 mnutes, turning once, or until medium rare. Set aside.
  • To make salad; In a serving bowl, toss lettuce, tomatoes, onion s and olives.
  • Dressing: In a small bowl, combine dressing ingedients, reserving 1 tsp sesame seeds.
  • Slice tuna thinly; place over top of salad. Pour dressing over; toss gently. Sprinkle with cilantro and remaining sesame seeds.

PAN-SEARED STEAK WITH ONION AND WORCESTERSHIRE



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This delicious, reliable steak dinner uses justone pan.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1 1/2-pound flank, sirloin, or skirt steak
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high, heat a tablespoon vegetable oil. Season a steak with saltand pepper, then cook until dark brown andcrusty, 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare(depending on thickness).
  • While the steak rests, wipe the pan clean and heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Add onion, and cook until tender. Add Worcestershire sauce and tablespoon butter and toss to coat. Thinly slice the steak across the grain and top with chopped parsley.

PAN-SEARED STEAK WITH PIZZAIOLA SAUCE



Pan-Seared Steak with Pizzaiola Sauce image

Categories     Sauce     Side     Steak     Simmer

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
2 cups sliced white button mushrooms
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
14-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, preferably San Marzano, crushed by hand
Four 8-ounce bone-in shell steaks, about 1 inch thick

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the sliced garlic. Let the garlic sizzle a minute, then toss in the bell peppers and mushrooms. Season with 1 teaspoon of the salt and the oregano. Sauté until the mushrooms and peppers are caramelized on the edges, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the tomatoes, and slosh out the can with 1/2 cup hot water, adding that to the skillet as well. Bring to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened and the peppers break down, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Season the steaks with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sear them in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until done to your liking, about 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Let the steaks rest for a few minutes while the sauce finishes cooking.
  • To serve, put the steaks on plates and top with the pepper sauce. Serve immediately.
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  • This recipe could also be made with a piece of beef tenderloin, seared and then sliced.

PAN-SEARED SIRLOIN STEAK



Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak image

A few seasonings turn a steak into something special in just 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb boneless beef sirloin steak (1 inch thick)
3/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Sprinkle beef with lemon-pepper seasoning. In small bowl, mix lemon peel, soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of the oil; brush over both sides of beef.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add beef; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until browned on both sides and desired doneness. Cut into 4 serving pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

SEARED AHI TUNA STEAK WITH MANGO SALSA AND WASABI-AVOCADO CREAM RECIPE BY TASTY



Seared Ahi Tuna Steak With Mango Salsa And Wasabi-Avocado Cream Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ahi tuna steaks, soy sauce, Chilli flakes, vegetable oil, mango, red bell pepper, onion, green onion, fresh cilantro, jalapeño pepper, lime juice, olive oil, salt, avocado, wasabi, lime, sour cream, sesame oil

Provided by Heying Duan

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ahi tuna steaks
1 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons Chilli flakes
vegetable oil
1 mango
½ red bell pepper
½ onion
1 green onion, chopped
1 fresh cilantro, handful chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
salt, to taste
1 avocado, big
1 teaspoon wasabi
½ lime, juiced
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Marinate the Ahi tuna steaks in soy sauce and chili flakes. The soy sauce should cover the steaks. Use more if needed. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Mango salsa: Dice the mango, bell pepper and onion. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Salt to taste. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Wasabi-avocado cream: Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth or mash with a fork.
  • Ahi tuna steaks: Take tuna out of the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Spray/brush with vegetable oil.
  • Heat a cast iron pan and sear tuna steaks for 2 minutes per side for medium or 4 minutes per side for well-done.
  • Spoon wasabi-avocado cream and mango salsa on the plate and lay Ahi tuna steak on top.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 713 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 28 grams

SEARED STEAK



Seared Steak image

For "grilling" a steak indoors, a cast iron pan really can't be beat. Cast iron can withstand super high heat, and it distributes that heat evenly, meaning you get a perfect brown crust that seals in the meat's juices. You don't need much in the way of seasoning; just a generous sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper. A standard cast iron pan works great for this, or if you like the look of grill marks, get your hands on a ridged cast-iron grill pan.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, weekday, steaks and chops, main course

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 steaks (sirloin strip, rib-eye or other), 8 to 10 ounces each and about 1 inch thick
Course salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • If time allows remove steaks from packaging, dry with paper towels, put on a plate and refrigerate a day or two. If not, wrap in paper towels and set on counter about 30 minutes. (If you're really in a hurry, just proceed.)
  • Heat oven to 500 degrees (550 if possible), and set a rack in the lowest position, unless skillet can be placed directly on oven floor. Place a cast-iron skillet large enough to hold steaks without crowding over high heat, and heat until smoking. Sprinkle surface of pan with coarse salt, and put steaks in. Smoke will billow up; wearing a thick oven mitt, immediately transfer skillet to oven.
  • Roast steaks, turning once, about 4 minutes a side for medium rare, or until browned and cooked to preferred doneness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and let rest 3 to 5 minutes. Slice steaks or cut each into two pieces, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 324, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 298 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 2 grams

PAN-SEARED STRIP STEAK WITH MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE



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Vermouth is used to deglaze the skillet the steak is cooked in, then enriched with cream to make an addictive pan sauce. A spoonful of Dijon mustard adds a subtle kick.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 boneless strip steaks, each 8 to 10 ounces and 1 inch thick, room temperature
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup vermouth or white wine
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Steaks: Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high until it is very hot but not smoking, about 2 minutes. Pat steaks dry with paper towel. Season steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Add half the butter to the skillet and set one of the steaks directly on top. Repeat with remaining butter and steak. Without moving the steaks, sear until steaks release easily from pan and a golden brown crust has formed, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, turn steaks over and continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer reaches 115 to 120 degrees for rare, 125 degrees for medium-rare, and 135 to 140 degrees for medium. Transfer steaks to a warm plate to rest.
  • Sauce: Remove pan from heat and carefully pour in vermouth (it will spatter). Return skillet to heat. Deglaze pan, stirring up any browned bits with a wooden spoon, and cook until liquid is almost completely reduced, about 45 seconds. Add cream and any juices that have collected from steak; stir to combine. Stir in mustard; heat 15 seconds. Cook until sauce lightly coats the back of a spoon, about 10 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place steaks on dinner plates and pour sauce over the top, dividing evenly, before serving.

SEARED RIB-EYE STEAK WITH ARUGULA AND ROASTED PEPPER SALAD



Seared Rib-Eye Steak with Arugula and Roasted Pepper Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing
2 (1-inch-thick) rib-eye steaks (about 1 pound each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups arugula, washed and spun dry
11/2 cups roasted peppers, rinsed and patted dry
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Small block Parmesan (about 8 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season steaks with salt and pepper. When pan starts to smoke, carefully add steaks. Allow the steaks to cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on 1 side, without moving or piercing the meat. This will help create a good, crusty sear. When steaks are brown, flip and sear the other side for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove meat to a large plate and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Decoratively line a large platter with arugula. Tear the roasted peppers into large pieces and scatter over the arugula. In a small bowl, whisk in the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar and any meat juices that may have collected on the plate from the steaks. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Slice the steaks across the grain and on a bias into 1 1/2-inch thick pieces. Lay the slices on top of the salad and drizzle with dressing. Using a vegetable peeler, shave about Parmesan over the dish.

SEARED-STEAK FAJITAS



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For a fast, low-calorie dinner, try this Tex-Mex classic. It uses top round steak, which is a very lean cut of beef, plus it packs plenty of fresh flavor. Other lean cuts of beef, like eye of round or top sirloin, will also work in this recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 pound top round steak
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 3 limes), plus wedges for serving
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 medium green bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced
8 corn tortillas, warmed
1/2 cup grated white cheddar (2 ounces)
1 large tomato, chopped
Cilantro sprigs, for serving

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish or bowl, combine steak, soy sauce, and 1/4 cup lime juice. Refrigerate 1 hour, turning steak occasionally. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice. Set garlic oil aside.
  • Remove steak from marinade and blot dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. In a cast-iron or heavy skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Cook steak until medium-rare, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and loosely tent with foil.
  • Add peppers and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in reserved garlic oil. Thinly slice steak and serve with vegetables, tortillas, cheese, tomato, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 28 g

EASY PAN-SEARED STEAK



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The cast-iron skillet is essential for this recipe. Iron is heavy, and that means an iron pan holds the heat and distributes it evenly, so it browns well rather than scorching the food in some spots and leaving it pale in others. It's also nonstick.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 one-inch-thick boneless sirloin steaks (or 4 one-inch-thick strip steaks)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • With paper towels, dry steaks. Rub meat all over with oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet on medium-high until a drop of water sizzles when it hits the pan.
  • Cook steaks in hot skillet 5 minutes. Flip; cook until medium rare, 5 minutes more. Cook strip steaks in two batches.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of steak. For searing, choose a steak that is at least 1 inch thick and has a good amount of marbling. Ribeye, strip loin, and tenderloin are all good choices.
  • Season the steak liberally. Use a combination of salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. Garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika are all good choices.
  • Bring the steak to room temperature before cooking. This will help it cook evenly.
  • Sear the steak in a hot skillet or grill. Sear the steak for 2-3 minutes per side, or until it is browned and crusty.
  • Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the steak.

Conclusion:

Searing steak is a quick and easy way to cook a delicious and flavorful meal. By following these tips, you can sear a steak that is perfectly cooked and juicy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give seared steak a try.

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