Asparagus Steak

• Strip steaks

• Salt

• Black pepper

• Olive Oil

• Butter

• Thyme Sprigs

• Garlic Cloves, crushed

1. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over steaks.

2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.

3. Add steaks to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Reduce heat to medium-low; add butter, thyme, and garlic to pan. Carefully grasp pan handle using an oven mitt or folded dish towel.

4. Tilt pan toward you so butter pools; cook 1 1/2 minutes, basting steaks with butter constantly.

5. Remove steaks from pan; cover loosely with foil.

6. Let stand 10 minutes.

7. Reserve butter mixture.

8. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices.

9. Discard thyme and garlic; spoon reserved butter mixture over steak.

Level 3

50 Minutes