Grilled Pepper Steak With Herb Butter



1 New York strip steak (2 pounds) trimmed of fat

3 tablespoons olive oil

4 tablespoons black peppercorns

4 garlic cloves, minced

salt to taste

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme



Heat grill to high. Pierce the steaks all over with a fork - at least

8 times - to let the oil penetrate. Rub steak with olive oil. Crack

the peppercorns with the bottom of a heavy pan. Combine pepper with

minced garlic and salt to make a paste. Cover both sides of the steak

with the mixture. For medium steak, cook on a hot grill for 4 to 5

minutes per side. Remove steak from heat and set aside. Melt the

butter in a small saucepan and add the herbs. Slice steak on the

diagonal and drizzle with the herb butter. Serves 2.