Serves 4
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon celery seeds
- 4 8-ounce New York steaks
- Salt
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Cranberry-Wasabi Horseradish Relish, for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix together the cracked pepper, sesame seeds, cumin seeds and celery seeds in a small shallow bowl. Season the steaks all over with salt. Firmly press each steak into the seed mixture to coat all over. Set aside.
- In a large, preferably cast iron skillet that comfortably holds all 4 steaks, heat the oil to very hot but not smoking. Cook the steaks in the bubbling oil until the seeds are golden, about 2 minutes per side. (Do not worry about a few seeds slipping off.) Transfer to a baking dish and bake 2 minutes for medium rare.
- To serve, coat each of 4 plates with the Cranberry Wasabi Horseradish Relish. Top with steaks and serve.
>>This recipe appears in
Episode #319.
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