Grilled Strip Steak with Herb Butter

Name: Grilled Strip Steak with Herb Butter
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 small garlic clove, minced; Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 strip steaks, 3/4 inch thick (about 1 pound)

Garlic-parsley butter dresses up a simple strip steak for a quick and impressive dinner.

Source: Mad Hungry, April 2011

Servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 small garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 strip steaks, 3/4 inch thick (about 1 pound)

Directions

1. Combine butter, parsley, and garlic in a small bowl and chill until just firm.
2. Preheat grill pan over high heat. Generously salt and pepper steaks on both sides. Place on grill; do not move and cook for 3 minutes. Turn and cook 3 minutes more for medium rare, about 135 degrees.
3. Remove the steaks from the grill. Divide the compound butter and place on top. Serve hot.