Pan-Fried Steaks with Shallot-Gorgonzola Butter Recipe

Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS

  • 6tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, room temperature
  • 3 1/2tablespoons crumbled gorgonzola cheese (about1 1/2 ounces)
  • 3tablespoons minced shallots
  • 2teaspoons chopped fresh chives48- to 10-ounce rib-eye steaks (each about 3/4 inch thick)

    DIRECTIONS

    Using fork, mix 4 tablespoons butter, Gorgonzola cheese, shallots and chives in small bowl until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Divide mixture into 8 equal pieces; form into balls. Cover and refrigerate until cold. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)


    Melt 1 tablespoon butter in each of 2 heavy large skillets over high heat. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Add 2 steaks to each skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to plates. Top each with 2 balls of shallot-Gorgonzola butter and serve.

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