Description
Learn how to make the perfect pan-seared steak with garlic butter at home. This simple yet elegant recipe results in juicy, flavorful steaks that are seared to perfection and topped with a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Steaks:
- 2 ribeye or New York strip steaks (about 1 1/4 inches thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Butter:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare Steaks: Pat steaks dry and let rest at room temperature. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sear Steaks: Heat oil in a skillet, sear steaks on high heat for a deep crust.
- Add Garlic Butter: Reduce heat, add butter, garlic, and thyme. Baste steaks with the melted butter.
- Rest and Serve: Cook to desired doneness, rest, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Finish steaks with flaky sea salt for extra flavor.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus resting time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Steak
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American, Steakhouse-Style
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
