Pan-Seared Rib-Eye Steaks with Goat Cheese, Caper and Sun-Dried Tomato Butter

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter room temperature
• 1 tablespoon capers drained
• 2 ounces goat cheese fresh soft room temperature (such as Montrachet)
• 2 tablespoons sun-dried olives minced drained
• 2  beef rib steak boneless thick

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• knife
• plastic wrap
• hand mixer
• aluminum foil
• cutting board

Directions

1. Using electric mixer, beat cheese and butter in medium bowl until fluffy. Stir in tomatoes and capers. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon butter onto sheet of plastic wrap, forming 3-inch-long log. Wrap and refrigerate until firm. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
2. Pat steaks dry.
3. Heat heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat.
4. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper.
5. Add steaks to hot skillet; cook about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
6. Transfer to cutting board. Tent with foil and let stand 5 minutes.
7. Cut steaks across grain into §-inch-thick slices.
8. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide among plates. Using hot sharp knife, cut butter log into 4 rounds.
9. Place 1 butter round atop each serving.