Description
Garlic Butter Steak is a succulent dish that combines tender, high-quality steak with a rich garlic butter sauce. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe transforms any meal into a gourmet experience, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ribeye or sirloin steak (about 8 oz)
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (such as thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Place the steak in the hot skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped herbs.
- During the last minute of cooking, add dollops of garlic butter to the pan and baste the steak.
- Remove from heat and let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (227g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using compound butter by mixing in additional spices like paprika or fresh herbs. - Pair your steak with delicious sides like garlic mashed potatoes or grilled asparagus for a complete meal.