Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 small garlic clove, minced

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 strip steaks, 3/4 inch thick (about 1 pound)

Preparation

Combine butter, parsley, and garlic in a small bowl and chill until just firm.

Preheat grill pan over high heat. Generously salt and pepper steaks on both sides. Place on grill; do not move and cook for 3 minutes. Turn and cook 3 minutes more for medium rare, about 135 degrees.

Remove the steaks from the grill. Divide the compound butter and place on top. Serve hot.