Imagine sinking your teeth into a juicy, grilled New York strip steak, served alongside a refreshing Caesar salad, all in the comfort of your own home. Sounds like a culinary dream come true, right? With this simple yet impressive recipe, you'll be able to recreate the magic of a high-end steakhouse in just 25 minutes. So, what are you waiting for? Dive in and discover the secrets to cooking the perfect grilled New York strip steaks with Caesar salad.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 New York strip steaks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Croutons (optional)
Instructions
- Remove steaks from refrigerator 30-45 minutes before cooking to allow them to reach room temperature, which ensures even cooking.
- Pat steaks dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve better searing and caramelization.
- Brush both sides of steaks with olive oil and generously season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat (around 450-500°F), creating distinct grill marks and a perfect sear.
- Place steaks on hot grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on first side without moving, developing a rich golden-brown crust.
- Flip steaks using tongs and cook an additional 3-4 minutes for medium-rare, or adjust time based on desired doneness.
- Remove steaks from grill and let rest on a cutting board for 5-7 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- While steaks rest, wash and chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss lettuce with Caesar dressing, ensuring even coating.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over salad and add croutons if desired.
- Slice steaks against the grain and plate alongside Caesar salad, serving immediately while hot.
Tips
- To ensure a mouth-watering dish, follow these expert tips: Remove steaks from the refrigerator 30-45 minutes before cooking to allow them to reach room temperature, which ensures even cooking. Pat steaks dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve better searing and caramelization. Preheat your grill or grill pan to high heat (around 450-500°F) to create distinct grill marks and a perfect sear. Let your steaks rest for 5-7 minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute throughout the meat. And finally, slice your steaks against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 677kcal
Carbohydrates: 7g
Protein: 46g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Cholesterol: 136mg
