How to Cook the Best Pan-Seared Steak

Summer brings the thrill of the grill! But as anyone who lives in an apartment can tell you, grilling outdoors isn’t always an option. Even if you are able to have a grill on your patio, maybe there’s a storm brewing or you’re out of propane. Or it’s 110° outside and the thought of adding even more heat makes you break out in a (cold) sweat. 

Whenever we’re not up for grilling steaks outdoors, we turn to this super easy and delicious recipe from Primal Kitchen founder Mark Sisson. Mark doesn’t have a patio grill at his Miami home, so instead he opts for a tried-and-true technique for pan-seared steak. If you don’t know how to pan-sear a steak, it’s simple. Just season the meat with salt and cook it in a pan with your preferred fat. 

Butter, ghee, or avocado oil will work in a pinch, but Mark uses our creamy Mayo to get the perfect sear on his steaks. The good fats from avocado oil in the mayo add richness while providing a barrier that seals in the juices and helps give it a beautifully charred exterior to rival your favorite restaurant steak.   

Pan-Seared Steak Recipe

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Category

Dinner

Servings

2

Prep Time

2 minutes

Cook Time

8-10 minutes

Calories

490

Pan-searing steak is one of the best alternatives to grilling. This mouthwatering pan-seared steak recipe by Primal Kitchen founder Mark Sisson is simple to follow and uses just three ingredients to achieve a restaurant-worthy ribeye with the perfect crisp and smoky crust.

Ingredients

• 1 ribeye or NY strip steak
• Sea salt
• 4 Tbsp Primal Kitchen Mayo with Avocado Oil
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Directions

1. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.

2. In the meantime, pat your steak dry. Sprinkle both sides liberally with salt.

3. Spread 2 Tbsp mayo on one side of the steak.
4. Place steak mayo side down in the hot pan. Spread the rest of the mayo on the top of the steak.
5. Cook for about 4 minutes, then flip the steak over.
6. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until steak reaches your desired doneness (~160°F for medium), using a meat thermometer to check periodically.
7. Let steak rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Recipe Video

Recipe Note

Nutritional information calculated using Cronometer. 

Nutrition

Nutrition

Serving Size

1 serving

per serving

Calories

490

Amount/Serving % Daily Value

Carbs

0 grams

Fat

47 grams

Protein

21 grams

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