Strip Steaks with Horseradish Butter

Ingredients

• 45mL unsalted butter, softened
• 30mL minced fresh chives
• 5mL prepared horseradish
• 5mL grated lemon zest
• 15mL lemon juice
• salt and pepper
• cayenne pepper
• 2 (500g) boneless strip or ribeye steaks, ~2cm thick, trimmed and halved crosswise
• canola oil

Procedure

1. Whisk together butter, chives, horseradish, lemon zest, juice, ~2mL each salt and pepper, and cayenne to taste in a bowl; set aside.
2. Season steaks with salt and pepper.
3. Oil a large skillet and bring to medium-high heat. Cook steaks until well browned, 3-5 minutes/side.
4. Transfer to plate, let rest for 10 minutes, and serve with butter.