Description
This Garlic Butter Steak recipe delivers a perfectly seared, juicy ribeye or NY strip steak infused with rich garlic butter and fresh herbs. Ideal for a quick yet indulgent meal, it combines simple ingredients with expert technique to achieve steakhouse-quality results right in your skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Ingredients
- 2 ribeye or NY strip steaks (1-inch thick)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Butter Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Steaks: Let the steaks sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to ensure even cooking. Pat them dry thoroughly with a paper towel and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot and shimmering, carefully lay the steaks into the pan.
- Sear the Steaks: Cook the steaks for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until a deep golden crust forms and the meat reaches your desired doneness.
- Add Butter and Aromatics: During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the unsalted butter, smashed garlic cloves, and fresh thyme or rosemary if using. As the butter melts, continuously spoon the garlic and herb-infused butter over the steaks to enhance flavor and juiciness.
- Rest the Steaks: Remove the steaks from the skillet and transfer them to a cutting board. Let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Serve: Slice the steaks if desired and pour the garlic butter sauce from the pan over them. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Bringing steaks to room temperature before cooking helps in even heat distribution and prevents toughness.
- Spooning butter over the steak while cooking, also known as basting, intensifies the flavor and keeps the meat moist.
- Using a cast-iron skillet ensures a beautiful crust and even cooking due to its excellent heat retention.
- Resting the steak post-cooking helps retain juices for more tender slices.
- You can substitute fresh thyme or rosemary with other herbs like oregano or parsley based on preference.
