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Celery Seed and Lemon-Peel Crusted Porterhouse with Parsley-Lemon Compound Butter

Celery Seed and Lemon-Peel Crusted Porterhouse with Parsley-Lemon Compound Butter

This flavorful Porterhouse steak is encrusted with celery seeds and lemon zest, and served with a rich parsley-lemon compound butter for a delightful dining experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 piece (about 2 inches thick) Porterhouse steak
  • 1 tablespoon Celery seeds
  • 1 piece Lemon zest Zest of 1 lemon
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Parsley-Lemon Compound Butter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Finely chopped
  • 1 piece Lemon zest Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
  • to taste Salt

Equipment

  • Grill or Cast-Iron Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment Paper or Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  2. Place the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap and roll it into a log shape. Twist the ends to secure and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat your grill or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Pat the Porterhouse steak dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the celery seeds and lemon zest. Press this mixture onto both sides of the steak to create a crust.
  6. Drizzle the olive oil on the grill or in the skillet. Place the Porterhouse steak on the grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, without moving it, to achieve a good sear.
  7. Flip the steak and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy (130°F for medium-rare).
  8. Once cooked to your liking, remove the steak from the heat and let it rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
  9. Slice the steak and serve with a pat of the parsley-lemon compound butter on top.

Notes

For an extra kick, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the compound butter.