Description
Garlic Butter Steak is a mouthwatering dish that brings together tender steak with rich garlic and buttery goodness, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
- Ribeye or Sirloin steak
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh garlic
- Fresh thyme or rosemary
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Let the steak rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking hot. Optionally, drizzle with oil.
- Sear the steak for 4-5 minutes until a crust forms, then flip it over.
- Add unsalted butter and crushed garlic cloves to the pan.
- Baste the steak with melted butter for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked to your liking.
- Check doneness with an instant-read thermometer (135°F for medium-rare).
- Remove from heat and let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- This recipe can easily be adapted; swap steak for chicken or shrimp, and experiment with different herbs like rosemary or oregano.
- High-quality ingredients make all the difference in flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg