Steakhouse Grilled New York Strip Steak
Thick-cut NY strip steak grilled over high flame with crosshatch char marks and garlic herb butter.
grill Timer
Set for 8 mins @ 500°F (260°C) Direct High Heat
Ingredients
Base recipe calibrated for 2 adults.
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Get to the Point Execution
Preheat grill on High to 500°F; oil grates thoroughly.
Season 1.25-inch NY strips heavily with coarse kosher salt and black pepper.
Grill 4 minutes on side one (rotate 45 degrees at 2 mins for diamond marks), flip, and grill 3-4 minutes on side two.
Pull at 130°F, top with garlic butter, and rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Step-by-Step Guided Instructions
Pat two 12-oz thick-cut NY strip steaks dry with paper towels. Rub each with 1/2 tsp high-heat oil. Season generously with 1.5 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt and 1 tsp coarse 16-mesh black pepper on all sides including the fat cap.
Dry steak surfaces instantly sear and brown, while damp meat steams and turns gray.
Preheat grill with lid closed for 15 minutes until grate temp hits 500°F+. Scrape grates clean with a grill brush, then wipe with an oiled paper towel using tongs.
Clean, oiled grates prevent delicate steak proteins from sticking and ripping when flipped.
Lay steaks at a 45-degree angle to the grate bars. Cook direct for 2 minutes, then rotate 45 degrees on the same side for 2 more minutes to produce diamond grill marks. Flip over and cook 3 to 4 minutes on second side.
Flip only once and use a digital thermometer probe pushed sideways into the center.
Transfer steaks to a warm board. Top each steak with a 1-tbsp slice of garlic herb butter. Rest untouched for 5 full minutes.
Resting relaxes muscle fibers, allowing pressurized internal juices to redistribute evenly throughout the meat.
Hold the steak vertically with tongs for 60 seconds over direct heat to render and crisp the thick white fat cap.
Slice steak across the grain into thin strips and serve with crispy french fries.
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Warm dinner rolls
- Garden side salad
Warm gently in a 250°F oven for 10 minutes or slice and sear in a hot skillet for 60 seconds.