Seared Steak And Lemony Whipped Feta Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 4 (8-ounce) strip loin steaks
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Directions
  1. To prepare the whipped feta, add the feta, yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, and black pepper to a food processor.
  2. Pulse for 10 seconds or so, until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  3. Add the steak spices to a small bowl and stir together.
  4. Add spice mixture to both sides of the steaks.
  5. Heat the avocado oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  6. Add the steaks when the pan is hot. Sear for 2 minutes, then flip the steaks and continue cooking until medium rare, approximately 3 minutes more.
  7. Remove the steaks from the pan and rest for 5 minutes.
  8. Slice the steaks and serve with whipped feta on the side.