Description
A delicious recipe for sizzling steak with melted butter and garlic, creating a rich and flavorful dish that is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ribeye steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 2 cloves of garlic, smashed
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the steaks: Start by taking the steaks out of the refrigerator. Let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Season the steaks: Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the steaks: Place the steaks in the pan, avoiding overcrowding. Let them cook for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add butter and garlic: Flip the steaks, add unsalted butter, and smashed garlic to the pan.
- Cook to desired doneness: Continue cooking for 3-4 more minutes for medium-rare.
- Rest the steaks: Remove the steaks from the skillet. Let them rest on a plate for at least 5 minutes.
- Serve: Slice the steak against the grain and serve with the buttery garlic sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
Letting the steak rest after cooking is crucial to retain juices. Use room temperature steak for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg