Grilled Or Broiled Steak
Ingredients
- 2 strip, rib-eye, or other steaks, at room temperature
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Prepare a grill or turn on the broiler; medium-high and the rack 4 inches from the heat source.
- Put a large ovenproof skillet on the rack 10 minutes before ready to cook.
- Blot the steaks dry with a paper towel and sprinkle the top with salt and pepper.
- Put the steaks - seasoned side down - on the hot grill or under the broiler and sprinkle the top with salt and pepper.
- Cook, undisturbed, until they release easily, 3 minutes.
- Turn and cook the other side, checking for doneness.
- For medium-rare, figure 3 more minutes.
- Remove steaks from the heat and let them rest for at least 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the steaks with more salt and pepper and cut them in half crosswise or leave whole and serve.