# Perfect Steak

A guide on how to cook a perfectly seared steak with a buttery baste.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- steaks
- salt
- black pepper
- avocado oil
- butter

## Instructions

1. Bring your steaks up to room temperature.
2. Season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides, making sure to get the tops and bottoms as well.
3. Mop up any seasoning on the cutting board.
4. Heat a hot skillet with avocado oil.
5. Drop the steaks down and cook for four to five minutes to develop a nice crust.
6. Flip the steak over and cook for another couple of minutes, searing off the tops and bottoms as well to pack in all the juices.
7. Give it one more flip.
8. Throw in some butter and baste the steak with the butter.
9. Let the steak rest on a cutting board for about five to ten minutes; do not cut it open.
10. Slice it up after it's done resting.
11. Serve and enjoy.

## Equipment

- skillet
- cutting board

## Tips

- Bring steaks to room temperature before cooking.
- Season generously on both sides, including tops and bottoms.
- Sear the tops and bottoms of the steak to pack in juices.
- Rest the steak for 5 to 10 minutes after cooking before slicing.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YZSgBJp1D24
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e272560f-b62d-45e3-9b0f-094fecfc2ce4
- Extracted: 2026-01-23

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