Otherwise, the oil isn't going to be hot enough to fry the steak fat. For his New York Strip, Emeril Lagasse uses a cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat, searing each side for 4 minutes.

Emeril John Lagassé III is an American celebrity chef, restaurateur, television personality, and cookbook author. Also, Lagasse's restaurant company, is located in New Orleans and consists of a ...