5- to 6‑ounce New York strip steak (shell steak)

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

3 cups broccoli florets

Preheat the broiler with broiler pan in place. Trim excess fat off the steak.

Rub both sides with the garlic, salt, and pepper. Put the steak on the hot

pan and broil to desired doneness, 7 to 15 minutes. (If you want the steak

well done without a charred exterior, butterfly the steak or slice the steak

in half.)

While the steak is broiling, steam the broccoli. Bring 1 to 2 inches of water

to a boil in either a steaming double pan or with a wire steaming tray.

Cover and steam for approximately 4 to 6 minutes, or until easily pierced

with a fork.

Season with sea salt and pepper before serving with the steak.

Note: I like to make an additional strip steak to slice and serve on a salad

for the next day’s lunch or dinner.