Garlic Butter Steak
- Restaurant-quality garlic butter steak made easy in your own kitchen.
- Perfectly seared ribeye enhanced with a rich, flavorful garlic-herb butter sauce.
- An impressive yet simple dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ribeye steaks (1-inch thick, about 12 oz each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon high-quality olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Remove steaks from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes.
- Pat steaks completely dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Add olive oil to the pan and swirl to coat.
- Place steaks in the hot skillet and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Flip steaks and cook another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare (or longer for desired doneness).
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter, garlic, and herbs to the pan.
- Tilt the pan slightly and baste the steaks with the melted garlic butter for 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer steaks to a cutting board and let rest for 5-7 minutes, loosely tented with foil.
- Drizzle with remaining pan sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best results, bring steaks to room temperature before cooking and use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- Medium-rare: 130-135°F (54-57°C)
- Medium: 135-145°F (57-63°C)
- Medium-well: 145-155°F (63-68°C)
- Always slice steak against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 52
- Saturated Fat: 25
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 175
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