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wagyu steak sliced on a cutting board with salt and herbs
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How to Cook Wagyu Steak

Learn How to Cook Wagyu Steak to perfection in a pan in just 10 minutes. It's so delicious and buttery, you won't want to share a single bite!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cook wagyu steak, cooking wagyu steak, how to cook wagyu steak, what is wagyu
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 472kcal
Author: Isabel Laessig

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Japanese Wagyu Steak
  • Truffle Butter to taste
  • Coarse Salt to taste

See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

Instructions

  • Heat a cast iron pan over high heat.
  • Salt both sides of the steak generously. Give it a nice layer on each side.
    1 Pound Japanese Wagyu Steak, Coarse Salt
    wagyu steak seasoned with salt and herbs on a board
  • Melt truffle butter in the pan. Allow it to fully melt.
    Truffle Butter
  • Once the butter melts, add the steak to the cast iron skillet. Cook wagyu beef on both sides 3-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 125°F on a meat thermometer for rare or 135°F for medium-rare.
    wagyu steak cooking in a pan
  • Remove and let rest at least 10 minutes before slicing to lock in the juices. Serve, slice, and top with additional truffle butter. Enjoy!
    wagyu steak on a cleaver on a black surface

Notes

  • Use my beef temperature chart to find your preferred degree of doneness.
  • If you have the time and prefer to do so, salt the steak 30 minutes and let it rest at room temperature before you plan on cooking. This further enhances the flavor by allowing the salt to soak into the steak.
  • If you don't want to use truffle butter, use oil instead.
  • Simple coarse salt and black pepper is all you need to make this steak taste incredible - but I personally love topping it with truffle butter.
  • Fresh rosemary and thyme are great additions to this steak recipe as well. Use fresh herbs, not dried, to season steak.
  • Japanese wagyu beef can be a bit harder to find than American wagyu steaks, but it's worth the effort.
  • This recipe feeds about 2 people.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 472kcal | Protein: 46g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 608mg | Vitamin A: 34IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 4mg