Pan-Seared Steak with Garlic Butter
This Pan-Seared Steak with Garlic Butter is incredibly juicy, tender, and delicious.
Equipment
- cast iron pan
- mixing bowls
Ingredients
Steak
- 4 steaks New York Strip, Ribeye, Top Sirloin, or your favorite cut
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garlic Herb Butter
- 1 stick butter softened
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh herbs parsley, thyme, dill or chives, plus more for garnish
- salt a pinch
- pepper a pinch
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-duty pan over medium-high heat for at least 2-3 minutes or until smoking.
- Pat each steak dry with a paper towel. Generously season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add the olive oil to the pan followed by the steak. Sear steak for 3-4 minutes on each side. Resist the urge to flip until the first side is browned.
- (For medium, cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side; for well-done, cook 5 to 6 minutes on each side).
- Remove steak from heat and rest for at least 5 minutes. Top with a scoop of the garlic butter and serve.
- While the steak is cooking, gently stir all the ingredients for the butter in a small bowl.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1steak with 2 tablespoon butterCalories: 710kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 46gFat: 58gSaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 199mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 627mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 906IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg
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