Description
Indulge in a restaurant-quality meal at home with this simple yet flavorful pan-seared steak recipe. Juicy ribeye or New York strip steaks are seared to perfection and topped with a luscious garlic butter sauce. Serve with your favorite sides for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Steaks:
- 2 ribeye or New York strip steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Garlic Butter:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2–3 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Prepare Steaks: Bring steaks to room temperature, pat dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Sear Steaks: Heat skillet, sear steaks for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Add Garlic Butter: Add butter, garlic, and herbs to the pan. Baste steaks with the melted mixture.
- Rest and Serve: Remove steaks, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness: 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium.
- Letting the steak rest is crucial for juicy results.
- Swap rosemary with thyme or add a splash of Worcestershire for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
