Description
Sizzling Garlic Butter Pan Seared Steak promises a culinary journey of flavor and tenderness. Mouthwatering beef meets rich, melted butter, creating a restaurant-quality meal you can easily craft at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Ingredients:
- 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (1-inch thick, about 8 ounces/226 grams each)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Cooking Fat:
- 1 tablespoon canola oil (or avocado oil)
Garlic Butter Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 sprig fresh thyme (or rosemary)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Extract steaks from refrigerator 30-60 minutes prior to cooking, allowing them to reach ambient temperature for even heat distribution.
- Thoroughly desiccate steaks using absorbent paper, eliminating excess moisture to facilitate optimal caramelization.
- Generously distribute kosher salt and cracked pepper across both surfaces of the meat.
- Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high flame until surface becomes scorching hot.
- Introduce canola oil, rotating pan to create uniform coating.
- Gently deposit steaks into sizzling skillet, maintaining sufficient spacing between cuts to prevent steaming.
- Allow initial side to develop rich mahogany crust without disturbance, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Employ tongs to execute precise flip, searing opposite surface with equivalent duration.
- During final cooking moments, incorporate butter, crushed garlic, and fragrant thyme into pan.
- Tilt skillet and utilize spoon to continually bathe steaks with aromatic garlic-infused butter.
- Verify internal temperature using precision meat thermometer:
- Target 120°F for rare
- 130°F for medium-rare
- 140°F for medium
- 150°F for medium-well
- 160°F and higher for well-done preparation.
- Transfer steaks onto wooden cutting surface, allowing 5-10 minutes resting period.
- Slice against grain to maximize tenderness and preserve succulent internal moisture.
Notes
- Select a high-quality steak like ribeye or New York strip with good marbling for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Choose grass-fed beef for a richer, more complex taste profile with enhanced nutritional benefits.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee precise doneness and prevent overcooking, which can dry out the steak.
- Allow steaks to rest after cooking so internal juices redistribute, creating a more succulent and tender eating experience.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 54 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg