Description
This Pan Seared Steak with Garlic Butter recipe delivers a perfectly cooked, juicy ribeye or sirloin steak enhanced with rich garlic butter and fragrant thyme. Ideal for steak lovers seeking an easy yet flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (1-inch thick, about 8 ounces each)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or avocado oil
Garlic Butter
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 sprig fresh thyme or rosemary
- Optional: Red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 30 to 60 minutes before cooking to let them reach room temperature. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the Pan: Preheat a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the canola or avocado oil and swirl to coat the pan evenly.
- Sear the Steak: Place the steaks carefully into the hot pan without overcrowding; you should hear a strong sizzle. Let them cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes to develop a crust, then flip and sear the other side for an additional 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add Garlic Butter: In the last minute of cooking, add the unsalted butter, crushed garlic cloves, and thyme sprig to the pan. Tilt the pan slightly and spoon the melted garlic butter over the steaks repeatedly to infuse them with flavor.
- Check Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature: Rare at 120°F, Medium-rare at 130°F, Medium at 140°F, Medium-well at 150°F, and Well done at 160°F or above.
- Rest the Steak: Remove the steaks from the pan and transfer them to a cutting board. Let them rest for 5 to 10 minutes so the juices can redistribute and ensure a tender, juicy bite when sliced.
Notes
- Allowing the steak to come to room temperature helps it cook more evenly.
- Patting the steak dry ensures a better sear and crust.
- Using a cast iron skillet helps retain and distribute heat for optimal searing.
- Basting with garlic butter adds richness and enhances the steak’s flavor.
- Resting the steak after cooking is crucial for juicy results.
- Adjust cooking times based on the thickness of the steak and your preferred doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with garlic butter
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: pan seared steak, garlic butter steak, ribeye recipe, sirloin steak, easy steak recipe, garlic butter sauce
