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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons minced drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon drained capers
  • 2 boneless rib-eye steaks (each about 12 ounces and 1 1/4 inches thick)

Method

  • 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.)
  • Pat steaks dry.
  • Heat heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat.
  • Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper.
  • Add steaks to hot skillet; cook about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Transfer to cutting board.
  • Tent with foil and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Cut steaks across grain into -inch-thick slices.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Divide among plates.
  • Using hot sharp knife, cut butter log into 4 rounds.
  • Place 1 butter round atop each serving.