Grilled Tomahawk Steak with Chimichurri Compound Butter
Grilled Tomahawk Steak seasoned simply with salt and pepper and then perfectly char-grilled so a deep crust is formed. Serve the grilled steak with a quick and bright chimichurri compound butter.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 733kcal
Cost: $15
Ingredients
Chimichurri Compound Butter
- Small bunch of fresh parsley leaves
- Small bunch of fresh cilantro leaves
- 3-4 stems of fresh mint leaves removed
- 1 garlic clove roughly chopped
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 stick of unsalted butter room temperature
- Salt and pepper to taste
Steak
- 2-21/2 lb Tomahawk steak
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Canola or grapeseed oil
Instructions
- Start by making the chimichurri. In a food processor, add the fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest and juice and olive oil and blend until well combined and no large leaves are left over.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons to the room temperature butter and use a spoon to mix everything together.
- Add salt and pepper and taste for seasoning. You can also add more chimichurri to the butter if you prefer, or serve the rest of the herb sauce on the side as well.
- Once butter is done, transfer compound butter to plastic wrap and roll into a log shape and refrigerate until read to use.
- When you are ready for the steak, remove from refrigerator for at least 10 minutes so it gets some of its "chill" off and get your grill pan or outdoor grill on high heat.
- Season all sides of the steak liberally with salt and pepper and a drizzle of oil and sear steak for 6-8 minutes until good char marks form. Flip steak over and grill for another 6-8 minutes and cook until desired temperature.
- If your steak is very thick, you may need to cover it with foil or lid to cook the center. You can also use a meat thermometer and cook until it reaches internal temperature of 130-135 for medium-rare.
- Once done, remove steak to a cutting board and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes. Then cut into slices and serve with compound butter.
Notes
- Use a paper towel and pat down the steak. This will make the outside of the meat "dry" so when you grill or sear it, a nice crust will form. If the steak is too wet, it will risk "steaming" and you won't get a good crust.
- Be sure to season all sides of the steak so there is an even thin layer. This is a lot of meat and we want to make sure it is seasoned accordingly.
Nutrition
Calories: 733kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 35g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 697mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 4mg