Bring the steak to room temperature

• Take the steak out of the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking.
• Pat it dry on all sides with paper towels.

Season the steak

• Season generously on all sides with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

Preheat the pan

• Heat a stainless steel pan over medium-high heat.
• Lower the heat to medium-low and let it settle.

Sear the fat cap

• Add the avocado oil to the pan.
• Sear the fat cap of the steak, holding it upright with tongs.

Cook the steak on both sides

• Lay the steak flat in the pan and cook on medium-low heat.
• Flip and cook the second side the same way.

Sear the edges

• Turn the heat down to low.
• Sear the edges of the steak, turning it with tongs.

Baste with butter and garlic

• Add the butter and smashed garlic cloves to the pan.
• Tilt the pan and spoon the foaming butter over the steak.

Rest and serve

• Transfer the steak to a board and let it rest.
• Slice and serve.