From Derrick Riches,
Your Guide to Barbecues & Grilling.
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Place the steak in the center of the hot skillet. It is important that as much of the steak be in contact with the metal as possible so never use a steak bigger than your pan and make sure that the steak is well seated on the pan.

You are going to get a good deal of smoke, popping, and sizzling but you need to wait exactly two minutes without touching this steak. You might think it is burning, but I promise that everything is fine (unless flames are shooting towards the sky, then turn off the gas and run). Be patient and watch the clock closely.