Description
Learn how to make the perfect pan-seared steak with garlic butter at home. This recipe results in a juicy, flavorful steak with a caramelized crust and a luxurious garlic butter finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak:
- 2 ribeye steaks, about 1 1/4 inches thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garlic Butter:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the Steaks: Pat dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the Steaks: Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Sear steaks for 3-4 mins per side until desired doneness.
- Make Garlic Butter: Reduce heat, add butter, garlic, and herbs. Spoon butter over steaks for 1 min.
- Rest and Serve: Remove steaks from skillet, let rest for 5 mins, then slice and serve with extra garlic butter.
Notes
- Ensure steaks are at room temperature for the best crust.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
