I'm always struggling to cook my steaks perfectly. I like marinades, but usually prefer blackening seasoning with sauteed onions on top! I recently found a recipe that I have now tried five times, with different steaks. I've altered the cooking time slightly depending on the cut and width of steak. They have turned out PERFECTLY every time!! So I'd like to share :)

Pan Seared Ribeye (I've used several other cuts, though :)

1 boneless rib eye steak, 1 1/2-inch thick

Canola oil to coat

Kosher salt and ground black pepper

Place 10 to 12-inch cast iron skillet in oven and heat oven to 500 degrees. Bring steak(s) to room temperature.

When oven reaches temperature, remove pan and place on range over high heat. Coat steak lightly with oil and season both sides with a generous pinch of salt. Grind on black pepper to taste.

Immediately place steak in the middle of hot, dry pan. Cook 30 seconds without moving. Turn with tongs and cook another 30 seconds, then put the pan straight into the oven for 2 minutes. Flip steak and cook for another 2 minutes. (This time is for medium rare steaks. If you prefer medium, add a minute to both of the oven turns.)

courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good Eats

Episode: Steak Your Claim

Food Network.com

This does heat a kitchen quick, and tends to get smokey, just an FYI. Christy :)