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Delicious Garlic Butter Steak seared to perfection with homemade garlic herb butter.

Garlic Butter Steak

An easy, foolproof recipe for making a delicious Garlic Butter Steak that rivals five-star restaurant quality.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 pieces
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak Ingredients
  • 2 pieces Steak (Ribeye, or any preferred cut) Ribeye is recommended.
  • 1 tbsp Salt Be generous with seasoning.
  • 1 tbsp Pepper Be generous with seasoning.
Garlic Butter Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Use lots of butter.
  • 4 cloves Fresh garlic Minced, avoid jarred garlic.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme) Optional but recommended.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Remove the steak from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking.
  2. Pat the steak dry with a towel to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a bowl, mash together soft butter, minced garlic, fresh herbs, and a pinch of salt to prepare the garlic butter.
Cooking
  1. Heat a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat until it is very hot.
  2. Add a bit of oil to the pan and let it shimmer.
  3. Place the seasoned steak in the skillet, and do not move it until it has developed a crust.
  4. After a few minutes, flip the steak just once.
  5. After flipping, add a big spoonful of garlic butter over the steak and baste it as it cooks.
  6. Cook the steak to your desired doneness, then remove it from the heat and cover it with foil to rest for a few minutes.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Garlic butter can be made ahead and will stay good in the fridge for about a week. You can also freeze cooked steak by wrapping it tightly.