LEMON GARLIC STEAK

Ingredients:

• 4 1/2-inch-thick top chuck blade steaks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika optional
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4-5 garlic gloves 2 diced and 3 whole for pan
• juice of 1 lemon

Directions:

• Pat steaks dry with a paper towel and sprinkle both sides with salt, pepper, diced garlic and squeeze lemon over them.
• Heat 1 tablespoon butter, olive oil and garlic in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Add steaks, then sauté 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Squeeze more lemon juice on the steaks right before removing from heat. Transfer steaks with tongs to a plate and serve warm.

Enjoy!