Low Carb Strip Steak with Salt-and-Pepper Crust Recipe

Prep Time

9 minutes

Total Time

55 minutes

Yield

4
servings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons flaky sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper (coarsely crushed)
  • 1¼ pound boneless beef strip steak (2 inches thick)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

5 fluid ounce

Carbohydrates

1
g

Protein

29
g

Fat

23
g

Calories

332

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Instructions

  1. In a small bowl or cup, mix together sea salt and crushed black pepper.
  2. Rub the salt and pepper mixture over all sides of a 2-inch-thick boneless beef strip steak.
  3. Place the steak on a plate and let sit at room temperature for 30-40 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  5. Heat a 10-inch well-seasoned cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes, until very hot.
  6. Add olive oil and heat.
  7. Add steak and sear for 3 minutes, until well-browned and crusty.
  8. Flip and sear for 2 more minutes.
  9. With tongs, hold steak and briefly sear the edges.
  10. Rest in skillet and transfer to oven.
  11. Roast for 7-9 minutes until the center of the steak reaches 120-125°F for medium rare, or until done to taste.
  12. Transfer steak to a warm plate, loosely cover with foil, and let sit for 10 minutes prior to carving into thin slices.