Seared Strip Steaks With North African-Spiced Butter

Serves: 6

Terence Turner

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

70

Sweetness

55

Sourness

33

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tsps

Ground Cumin

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

1 tbsp

Oil

Directions:

1

Watch how to make this recipe

2

For the butter: Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, work butter in a bowl until it is softened and very spreadable

3

Add all other ingredients, and mix until thoroughly combined

4

Place butter in the middle of a piece of plastic wrap, shape butter into a log, wrap it up, and twist the ends of the plastic to close

5

Place in the refrigerator until firm, at least 30 minutes

6

For the steaks: Pat steaks dry with paper towels, coat with olive oil, and set aside to come to room temperature, at least 5 minutes

7

Heat a large seasoned cast iron skillet or large frying pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, about 3 minutes

8

Place steaks in pan and cook, undisturbed so they can get well-browned, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare

9

Remove steaks to a dish, top with pats of compound butter, and let rest 10 minutes before serving