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Seared Steaks with Chipotle Butter

Course Uncategorized
Cuisine American
Keyword chipotle butter, compound butter, pan seared steak, seared steak, steak with butter
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220kcal

Ingredients

For the chipotle compound butter

  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo minced
  • ½ lime juiced

For the steaks

  • 2 strip steaks 2-inches thick
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

For the compound butter:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the butter, chipotle peppers, lime juice, and salt. Mix until everythign is well combined, no white streaks of butter should remain.
  • Roll the butter into a log and refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.

For the steaks:

  • Refrigerate the steaks, uncovered, for 2-3 hours before you start cooking.
  • Heat your oven to 450°F. Sprinkle your steaks generously with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add the steaks. They should immediately begin to sizzle.
  • Cook the steaks without touching them, until they are cooked halfway up the side. This will take 5-8 minutes.
  • Flip the steaks over. They should release from the pan easily. If they don't, let them cook another 2-3 minutes to form a nice crust.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the steaks reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
  • Carefully transfer the steaks to a cutting board (remember the pan will be very hot!). Top each steak with two small pats of butter, about 1 teaspoon each. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 steak | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 112mg