Cowboy Butter Steak

Cowboy Butter Steak
 
Serves: 2 | Prep Time: 5 mins | Total Time: 15 mins
 
A sizzling steak seared to perfection and bathed in a bold, garlicky cowboy butter.
 
Ingredients
 1 lb bone-in ribeye
 1¾ tsp kosher salt, divided
 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
 2 garlic cloves, minced
 Zest of 1 lemon
 2 tbsp. chives, thinly sliced (plus more to serve)
 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
 2 tsp hot sauce
 2 tsp horseradish
 ½ tsp black pepper
 ½ tsp smoked paprika
 ¼ tsp chili powder
 1 tbsp. neutral oil
 Flaky sea salt
 
Method
1. Mix butter, garlic, lemon zest, chives, mustard, hot sauce, horseradish, spices, and remaining salt in a bowl. Set aside.
2. Pat steak dry and season with 1 tsp salt.
3. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high. Sear steak 3–4 minutes until crusty, then flip, lower heat, and baste with 2 tbsp. cowboy butter. Cook 3–4 more minutes or until 125°F internally.
4. Rest, slice, and serve with flaky salt, extra butter, and chives.