Ingredients
For the butter:
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the steaks:
- 2 (10-ounce) New York strip steaks
- 1 tablespoon oil
Directions
For the butter: Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, work butter in a bowl until it is softened and very spreadable. Add all other ingredients, and mix until thoroughly combined. 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. Place in the refrigerator until firm, at least 30 minutes.
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.
Heat a large seasoned cast iron skillet or large frying pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, about 3 minutes. Place steaks in pan and cook, undisturbed so they can get well-browned, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove steaks to a dish, top with pats of compound butter, and let rest 10 minutes before serving.
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By torba97_12904148
Fremont, CA
on March 03, 2013
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I made the recipe. I tasted. NOW...I agree with all other opinions/evals...this recipe makes a delicious butter! Put the butter on meats or veggies...again, delicious.
Annie, Fremont, CA
By kjones9000
The Woodlands, TX
on January 15, 2012
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FABULOUS!!!! We enjoy flavored butter on steaks as opposed to steak sauces. This one is in our top 3 now. Love it...........try it.
By bella7710
Washington, DC
on January 02, 2012
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Easy and delicious! That butter is great :-
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