Description
This Garlic Steak is juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seared with a rich garlic butter finish. Simple yet incredibly satisfying, it’s a quick and delicious way to enjoy a steakhouse-style meal at home.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 steaks (ribeye, sirloin, or your choice)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Bring to room temp: Let steaks sit out for 20–30 minutes before cooking.
- Season: Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat pan: Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat until very hot.
- Sear: Add steaks and cook 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust to preference).
- Add garlic butter: Lower heat to medium, add butter, garlic, and herbs.
- Baste: Spoon melted butter over the steaks for 1–2 minutes.
- Rest: Remove steaks and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Drizzle with garlic butter and serve hot.
Notes
For the best crust, use a cast iron skillet and avoid flipping the steak too often. Letting the steak rest ensures juicy results. Pair with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: garlic steak, pan seared steak, easy steak recipe, juicy steak, garlic butter steak