Perfect Cast Iron Pan Seared NY Strip with Blue Cheese Crust
A quick and easy recipe for a tender, juicy NY strip steak topped with a creamy, tangy blue cheese crust, cooked perfectly in a cast iron skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz NY Strip Steak (about 1-inch thick)
- 2 oz crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Bring steak to room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together blue cheese, softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped thyme to form the blue cheese crust.
- Pat dry the steak with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Heat until oil shimmers and a drop of water sizzles on contact.
- Place the steak in the hot pan and sear for 3-4 minutes without moving it to form a crust. Flip and sear the other side for 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Spread the blue cheese mixture evenly on top of the steak. Cover the pan loosely with a lid or foil to help the cheese melt without burning.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the steak reaches desired doneness (130°F for medium-rare).
- Transfer the steak to a plate and rest uncovered for 5-7 minutes before serving.
Notes
Bring steak to room temperature before cooking for even doneness. Do not overcrowd the pan if cooking multiple steaks. Rest steak after cooking to retain juices. Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness. Avoid nonstick pans as they do not reach high heat needed for searing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 NY strip steak wit
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 35
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 35
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