Steakhouse Steaks

Directions

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   {"0":"Remove steaks from refrigerator 2 hours before cooking time. Dry them with a paper towel.","2":"Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with a rack set in the middle.","4":"Heat a heavy, cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, until a few drops of water sprinkled in the hot pan evaporate within 3 seconds.","6":"Coat the bottom of the pan with 2 teaspoons of grapeseed or canola oil.","8":"Liberally salt the steaks with kosher salt, about 3\/4 teaspoon for each steak.","10":"Place steaks in pan and sear for 2 minutes on each side, flipping only once with tongs.","12":"Transfer the steaks, still in the pan, to the oven and roast for roughly 8 to 9 minutes for 11\/2-inch steaks to achieve medium-rare (an instant-read thermometer should register between 125 and 130 degrees).","14":"Let the steaks rest, under a tent of aluminum foil, for 5 minutes before serving.","17":"* * *"}