Instructions
- 1
Take the steak out of the fridge 2 hours before cooking. Pat it dry with a paper towel and let it sit at room temperature.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a pan (preferably cast iron or stainless steel) to maximum heat.
- 3
Pat the steak dry on both sides with a paper towel. Salt and pepper it.
- 4
Place the steak into the hot oil from front to back (away from your body). Sear it intensely for 30-45 seconds on each side.
45 s - 5
If it's a thick piece of meat, turn it vertically with tongs and sear all edges intensely for about 10 seconds.
30 s - 6
Reduce the heat slightly.
- 7
Add butter and fresh thyme and rosemary.
- 8
Tilt the pan slightly towards your body and spoon the melted butter over the steak, basting it.
- 9
Continue frying for 1-3 minutes on each side, continuously basting with butter using a spoon.
3 min - 10
Remove from the pan depending on your preferred doneness.
- 11
Let the steak rest for 5 minutes.
5 min - 12
Serve and enjoy. Bon appétit!