Espresso-Crusted New York Strip Recipe Easy 5-Step Steak Dinner
A quick and flavorful espresso-crusted New York strip steak with roasted garlic, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 New York Strip Steaks (about 12 oz each; well-marbled)
- 2 tablespoons espresso grounds (fresh or leftover)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt to taste (kosher salt recommended)
- 1 whole garlic bulb (for roasting)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for roasting garlic and searing steak)
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for richness during searing)
- A few sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary (optional, for aroma)
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic (40 minutes): Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice the top off the garlic bulb to expose cloves, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, wrap tightly in foil, and bake until soft and golden. Garlic is ready when cloves can be easily squeezed out and aroma is nutty and mellow.
- Prepare the Espresso Crust (5 minutes): In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons espresso grounds, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and salt to taste.
- Season the Steaks (5 minutes): Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Rub espresso crust generously on all sides, pressing to adhere. Let rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Sear the Steaks (8-10 minutes): Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear steaks 3-4 minutes per side to form a dark crust. In the last minute, add butter and fresh herbs, spoon melted butter over steaks. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness (130°F for medium-rare).
- Rest and Serve (5-10 minutes): Transfer steaks to a warm plate, cover loosely with foil, and let rest to redistribute juices. Serve with roasted garlic cloves squeezed out on top or alongside.
Notes
Pat steaks dry before applying crust to ensure better searing. Wrap garlic tightly in foil to keep moist during roasting. Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness. Rest steaks after cooking to retain juices. If espresso crust burns, reduce heat slightly. Butter and fresh herbs added at the end enhance flavor. For dairy-free, omit butter and increase olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (about 12 oz
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 45
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