Pan Seared Rib Eye

Directions

1. 1
   Place 10 to 12-inch cast iron skillet in oven and heat oven to 500 degrees.
2. 2
   Bring steak (s) to room temperature.
3. 3
   When oven reaches temperature, remove pan and place on range over high heat.
4. 4
   Coat steak lightly with oil and season both sides with a generous pinch of salt.
5. 5
   Grind on black pepper to taste.
6. 6
   Immediately place steak in the middle of hot, dry pan.
7. 7
   Cook 30 seconds without moving.
8. 8
   Turn with tongs and cook another 30 seconds, then put the pan straight into the oven for 2 minutes.
9. 9
   Flip steak and cook for another 2 minutes.
10. 10
    (This time is for medium rare steaks. If you prefer medium, add a minute to both of the oven turns.) Remove steak from pan, cover loosely with foil, and rest for 2 minutes.
11. 11
    Serve whole or slice thin and fan onto plate.