Restaurant Quality Steak

- Sit the meat out well in advance. Cold meat constricts when cooked, if you allow it to warm to room temperature, your steak will be more tender.

- Lightly coat with olive oil. Sprinkle with Kosher Salt, Cracked black pepper and (optional) a dusting of garlic powder.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

On medium high heat, sear each steak 1-2 minutes JUST to brown. Lay on foil lined baking dish and bake for - 

5 minutes for medium-rare

7 minutes for medium

9 minutes for well done

If possible, test doneness with pressure instead of cutting.

This link illustrates the test with pictures.

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/the_finger_test_to_check_the_doneness_of_meat/

If you like bleu cheese, you can top the steak with some crumbles before baking. You could also use mushrooms/onions or top with crabmeat.