Black and Blue Steak

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 strip loin steaks, (about 10 to 14 ounces) each
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

1. In a large cast-iron skillet, melt the butter.
2. Season the steaks with salt and pepper.
3. When the butter is very hot and starting to brown, add the steaks.
4. Cook the steaks for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
5. You want to almost char the outside of the steak and have the center cold.
6. Remove the steaks from the pan and serve.

butter, loin, salt, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/black-and-blue-steak-recipe.html (may not work)