Cowboy Butter Steak Toast

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon chives
• 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper.

2. 2

   Combine butter, garlic, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, salt, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, chives, and parsley in a bowl; mash and mix until evenly combined. Add lemon juice and mix until thoroughly incorporated.

3. 3

   Generously apply the butter to both sides of bread slices and place on the prepared baking sheet.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then turn the bread over, and bake until toast is as browned and crisp around the edge as you like, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside until needed.

5. 5

   Transfer remaining butter onto a piece of plastic wrap, and shape into a 2-inch diameter cylinder. Refrigerated until needed, then slice into medallions for serving.

6. 6

   Turn the steak on its side, and slice down the middle, cutting the filet into 2 equal sized 4-ounce portions. Season both sides with salt.

7. 7

   Place a skillet over high heat, and add avocado oil. Once the oil is shimmering, sear steaks for about 2 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked to your desired doneness. Turn off the heat, and transfer the steaks on your plate to rest for 3 to 4 minutes, while you deglaze the pan.

8. 8

   To deglaze pan, add beef broth into the still-hot pan, and scrape the bottom with a spoon or spatula to release any caramelized bits. There should be enough heat in the pan to reduce the liquid down to about 2 tablespoons, but if not, turn the heat to medium-high until reduced.

9. 9

   Place steak on toast, and drizzle over the pan drippings. Top with a slice of cowboy butter, and enjoy.