New York Steaks w/Avocado Sauce

By tinar23

Ingredients

• Avocado Butter:
• 2 1-inch think bone-in New York Strip Steaks
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 2 ounces sweet cream butter, softened
• 1 avocado, mashed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chives or green onions, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Preparation

Step 1

To make avocado butter, thoroughly mix butter, avocado, garlic, chives, lemon juice and white pepper. Using a piece of parchment paper, roll into a cylinder shape. Place in freezer for 15 minutes.
Season steaks with olive oil, salt and pepper. Let rest 15 minutes at room temperature.
Preheat cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Place steaks in skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking 5-6 minutes or until internal temperature of 130°F is reached for medium rare. Remove from heat, top with avocado butter. Tent loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve.