Description
This Garlic Butter Steak recipe delivers a perfectly seared ribeye or NY strip steak infused with rich garlic and herb butter. Quick to prepare and bursting with savory flavors, it’s an ideal choice for a delicious gourmet meal in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 2 ribeye or NY strip steaks (1-inch thick)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Steaks: Let the steaks sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to ensure even cooking. Pat the steaks dry thoroughly with a paper towel, then season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear Steaks: Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Carefully place the steaks in the pan and sear without moving for 3 to 4 minutes per side, developing a golden-brown crust and cooking to desired doneness.
- Add Garlic Butter: In the final 2 minutes of cooking, add the unsalted butter, smashed garlic cloves, and fresh thyme or rosemary to the skillet. As the butter melts, tilt the pan slightly and spoon the garlic-infused butter repeatedly over the steaks to enhance flavor and juiciness.
- Rest Steaks: Remove the steaks from the skillet and place them on a cutting board or plate. Let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender and juicy finish.
- Serve: Slice the steaks if desired and serve with the garlic butter sauce spooned over the top. Enjoy immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Allowing steaks to come to room temperature ensures even cooking throughout.
- Using a cast-iron skillet helps achieve a superior sear and crust.
- Basting with garlic butter adds rich flavor and juiciness to the steak.
- Resting the steak is crucial for tender and evenly juicy meat.
- Optional fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary complement the garlic butter beautifully but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
