Wagyu New York Strip Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 thick-cut Wagyu New York Strip steak (at least 1 to 1.5 inches thick, 12 to 16 ounces)
• Room temperature – allow the steak to rest outside the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking
• Kosher salt – 1 to 1.5 teaspoons, to draw out natural flavors without overpowering
• Freshly ground black pepper – 1 teaspoon, for balanced heat and aroma
• High smoke point oil (such as avocado or grapeseed oil) – 1 tablespoon, essential for searing
• Unsalted butter – 2 tablespoons, to baste and add rich flavor during cooking
• Fresh garlic cloves – 2 crushed, to infuse subtle aromatic notes
• Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs – 1 to 2 sprigs, for herbal depth and nuanced fragrance