Description
Enjoy a restaurant-quality pan-seared steak in butter sauce with a perfectly caramelized crust and a rich, velvety garlic herb butter sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy yet luxurious recipe is perfect for any special occasion or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 steak (ribeye, filet mignon, or New York strip)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary or thyme
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Pat the steak dry with paper towels to ensure a perfect sear. Generously season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Preheat the Pan: Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet (such as cast iron) over high heat. Add olive oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.
- Sear the Steak: Place the steak in the hot pan and sear for 3-4 minutes on one side, without moving it, until a golden-brown crust forms. Flip and repeat on the other side.
- Add Butter and Aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium-low and add butter, crushed garlic cloves, and fresh rosemary or thyme to the pan.
- Baste the Steak: Tilt the pan slightly and use a spoon to continuously baste the steak with the melted butter for about 1-2 minutes, ensuring even cooking and rich flavor.
- Check Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to check for desired doneness (125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium, and so on).
- Rest the Steak: Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest on a plate for at least 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Serve: Slice the steak against the grain and drizzle with any remaining butter sauce. Optionally, squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice for extra brightness.
Notes
- Garlic Butter Steak with Mushrooms – Sauté mushrooms in the butter sauce for an extra savory element.
- Spicy Cajun Steak – Season the steak with Cajun spices for a bold, smoky kick.
- Herb-Infused Butter Sauce – Experiment with different herbs like sage or oregano to change up the flavor profile.
- Blue Cheese Butter – Mix softened butter with crumbled blue cheese for a creamy, tangy topping.
- Wine Reduction Sauce – Deglaze the pan with red wine before adding butter for a more complex sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- resting time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
Keywords: steak recipe, pan-seared steak, butter sauce steak, garlic butter steak, easy steak dinner