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Strip Steaks with Herb-Horseradish Butter

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on December 8, 2014

Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Strip Steaks with Herb-Horseradish Butter

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened2 tablespoons minced fresh chives 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juiceSalt and pepper Pinch cayenne pepper 2 (1-pound) boneless strip or rib-eye steaks, about 1 inch thick, trimmed and halved crosswise1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Before You Begin

The test kitchen’s preferred horseradish is Boar’s Head Pure Horseradish.

Instructions

  1. Combine butter, chives, horseradish, lemon zest and juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne in bowl; set aside.
  2. Pat steaks dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook steaks until well browned and meat registers 125 degrees (for medium-rare), 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes. Divide butter among steaks and serve.
Strip Steaks with Herb-Horseradish Butter

Strip Steaks with Herb-Horseradish Butter

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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
Salt and pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 (1-pound) boneless strip or rib-eye steaks, about 1 inch thick, trimmed and halved crosswise
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
Salt and pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 (1-pound) boneless strip or rib-eye steaks, about 1 inch thick, trimmed and halved crosswise
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
Salt and pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 (1-pound) boneless strip or rib-eye steaks, about 1 inch thick, trimmed and halved crosswise
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Why This Recipe Works

Compound butters, like this one, are a quick and easy way to dress up any cut of meat or fish.

Before You Begin

The test kitchen’s preferred horseradish is Boar’s Head Pure Horseradish.

Instructions

  1. Combine butter, chives, horseradish, lemon zest and juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne in bowl; set aside.
  2. Pat steaks dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook steaks until well browned and meat registers 125 degrees (for medium-rare), 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes. Divide butter among steaks and serve.

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