Steak Frites
A pan-seared New York strip basted in garlic herb butter, served with crispy double-fried frites. Restaurant-quality bistro dinner at home.
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 2 New York strip steaks about 1 inch thick, 10 to 12 oz each
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves lightly smashed
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
For the Frites
- 2 lb russet potatoes 3 to 4 medium
- 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1½ tsp fine salt or to taste
Instructions
- Prep the steak. Take the steaks out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Pat them completely dry and season all over with the kosher salt and pepper.
- Cut the frites. Peel the potatoes if you like and cut them into ¼-inch sticks. Rinse in cold water until the water runs clear, or soak for 30 minutes, then dry them thoroughly with a kitchen towel.
- First fry. Heat the frying oil in a large, heavy pot to 325°F. Fry the potatoes in 2 batches for 5 to 6 minutes, until tender and pale golden. Drain on a wire rack and let rest for at least 10 minutes.
- Sear the steak. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until shimmering. Sear the steaks for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare (130°F), adjusting for thickness.
- Baste. Lower the heat to medium and add the butter, garlic and herbs. Tilt the pan and spoon the foaming butter over the steaks for about 1 minute.
- Rest the steak. Move the steaks to a cutting board and rest for 5 to 10 minutes so the juices settle.
- Second fry. While the steak rests, raise the oil to 375°F and fry the potatoes in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp and deep golden. Drain and salt immediately.
- Slice and serve. Slice the steaks against the grain and serve with the hot frites and your favorite sauce.
Notes
Doneness: Use an instant-read thermometer. Pull the steak at 125°F for rare, 130°F for medium-rare or 140°F for medium; the temperature rises a few degrees as it rests.
Frying safety: Use a heavy pot no more than half full of oil and keep the thermometer clipped to the side. Never leave hot oil unattended.
Shortcut: Frozen fries baked or air fried until extra crispy work in a pinch.
Servings: Two strip steaks, sliced, serve 4.
Nutrition per serving (estimated): 779 kcal · 51g fat (15g saturated) · 40g carbohydrates · 5g fiber · 2g sugar · 37g protein · 923mg sodium · 117mg cholesterol. Calculated from the ingredients listed, including oil absorbed in frying; treat as an estimate.