Broiled Steak With Maîtred'hôtel Butter

Ingredients

• 1 beefsteak (1 to 1.75 inches thick)
• Salt and pepper
• Maître d'hôtel butter
• Lemon slices
• Watercress

Method

1. 1 Trim the steak, removing excess fat and the end-piece. Smooth the surface by striking it with the broad blade of a knife.
2. 2 Heat a broiler very hot. Grease the broiler well with a piece of trimmed fat held on a fork.
3. 3 Place the steak on the broiler close to the hot coals. Sear for 10 seconds, then turn and sear the other side.
4. 4 Move the steak farther from the coals to cook slowly. Turn every 10 seconds until done to desired doneness (rare to medium).
5. 5 Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread with maître d'hôtel butter just before serving.
6. 6 Garnish with lemon slices and watercress. Serve immediately.