Description
A delicious and tender pan-seared garlic butter steak recipe that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ribeye steak (about 1-inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Remove the steak from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking. This helps it cook evenly.
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let it heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place the steak in the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes without moving it, allowing a nice crust to form.
- Flip the steak and add the crushed garlic and butter to the pan. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, basting the steak with the melted butter using a spoon.
- For medium-rare, the internal temperature should reach 130°F. Use a meat thermometer to check. Adjust cooking time as needed for your preferred doneness.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute.
- Serve the steak sliced, drizzled with the garlic butter from the pan, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter while basting.
- Try marinating the steak in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for a different flavor profile before cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 2,000mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg