Garlic Butter Steak

This Garlic Butter Steak is tender, juicy, and seared to perfection before being finished with a rich garlic herb butter. It’s a restaurant-quality meal that’s surprisingly easy to make at home.

Ingredients

For the Steak

• 2 ribeye, New York strip, or sirloin steaks (8–10 oz / 225–280 g each)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

Garlic Butter

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
3. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the olive oil.
4. Sear the steaks for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting the time to your preferred doneness.
5. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme to the skillet.
6. As the butter melts, tilt the pan slightly and use a spoon to continuously baste the steaks with the garlic butter for 1–2 minutes.
7. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for 5–10 minutes.
8. Spoon the remaining garlic butter over the steaks and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Steak Doneness Guide

Cooking Time

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
• Rest Time: 5–10 minutes
• Total Time: 25–30 minutes

Servings: 2

Tips

• Choose steaks that are 1–1½ inches (2.5–4 cm) thick for the best sear and juicy interior.
• Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
• Resting the steak before slicing helps keep it juicy.
• Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, mushrooms, or a crisp green salad.
• Finish with flaky sea salt for an extra burst of flavor just before serving.