"To sear the steak" means to cook the steak quickly at a high temperature, usually in a hot pan or grill, in order to brown the surface and seal in the flavors and juices. Full definition
Chef Paleo Nick shows us an easy and delicious recipe for Seared Steak with Mushrooms and Asparagus using PaleoChef Steak Sauce. (stevespaleogoods.com)
Remember those pink salt blocks everyone was searing steaks on for a minute? (bonappetit.com)
This recipe for seared steak in lettuce cups (pictured at the top of this page) is appetizer, salad, and main event all in one bite. (bonappetit.com)