Description
Mouthwatering pan-seared garlic butter steak promises a luxurious dining experience with rich, complex flavors. Juicy beef melts with aromatic garlic and golden butter, inviting diners to savor each perfectly caramelized bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 ribeye steaks (about 1-inch thick)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Cooking Liquids and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice of 0.5 lemon
Instructions
- Liberally coat both sides of the steaks with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor enhancement.
- Select a cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet and heat it to a smoking-hot temperature over high flame, creating an ideal searing environment.
- Carefully place the seasoned steaks into the scorching skillet, allowing them to develop a rich, caramelized crust without moving them for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip the steaks and continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes, adjusting time based on desired internal temperature and thickness.
- During the final cooking minute, introduce cold butter, minced garlic, fresh thyme, and rosemary into the pan, creating an aromatic herb-infused sauce.
- Tilt the skillet and continuously bathe the steaks with the melting herbed butter, ensuring even coating and maximum flavor absorption.
- Remove the steaks from heat and splash with fresh lemon juice to brighten the rich, savory profile.
- Allow the meat to rest undisturbed for 5 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute and ensuring a tender, succulent result when served.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, thick-cut steaks like ribeye or New York strip for the best searing results.
- Pat the steaks completely dry with paper towels to ensure a perfect golden-brown crust and prevent steaming.
- Allow steaks to reach room temperature before cooking to guarantee even cooking and a more tender texture.
- Use a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan to achieve maximum heat retention and create a beautiful sear.
- 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium.
- Create a low-carb, gluten-free version by using ghee instead of butter and ensuring all ingredients are pure.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 56 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg