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Juicy pan-seared steak
Ingredients
Step by step process
Preparing the meat
- 1
Take the meat out of the fridge at least 30 minutes beforehand so it reaches room temperature. Even doneness is otherwise difficult to guarantee.
- 2
Pat it dry with paper towels and lightly brush both sides with olive oil.
Searing in the pan
- 3
Heat the pan over high heat and wait until it is truly hot. A drop of water must sizzle immediately.
- 4
Place the steak in the dry pan and sear without moving for 2-4 minutes, depending on desired doneness.
- 5
Flip it and sear another 2-4 minutes on the other side.
- 6
Use tongs to press the meat lightly so it has even contact with the pan.
- 7
Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes so the juices stay inside.
Serving
- 8
Season the meat with salt and pepper to taste, then slice.
- 9
Serve immediately, for example with fresh vegetables or roasted potatoes.
More tips:
For more pronounced flavour, add a sprig of rosemary, a clove of garlic, or a knob of butter to the pan near the end of searing. A rich aromatic foam will form.
Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: for medium rare, the internal temperature should be around 55-57 °C.
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