Garlic Butter Steak (Print Version)
Juicy ribeye seared to perfection with rich garlic butter basting.
# What You Need:
→ Steaks
01 - 2 ribeye steaks, about 1 inch thick, approximately 8.8 oz each
→ Fats & Oils
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Aromatics & Herbs
04 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
05 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
→ Seasonings
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature. Pat both sides thoroughly dry with paper towels to ensure a proper sear.
02 - Season both sides of each steak liberally with salt and freshly ground black pepper, pressing the seasonings gently into the meat.
03 - Heat the olive oil in a heavy cast-iron skillet over high heat until the oil just begins to shimmer and lightly smoke.
04 - Carefully lay the steaks in the hot skillet and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side, allowing a deep golden-brown crust to develop before flipping.
05 - Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter, minced garlic, and herb sprigs to the pan. Once the butter melts and becomes foamy, tilt the skillet and use a large spoon to continuously baste the steaks with the aromatic butter for 2 to 3 minutes, spooning it over the top repeatedly.
06 - Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature: 130°F for medium-rare. Adjust cooking time as needed for your preferred doneness.
07 - Transfer the steaks to a warm plate and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute before slicing and serving.
# Handy Tips:
01 -
- You get that steakhouse crust and buttery richness without leaving your kitchen or spending forty dollars a plate.
- The garlic butter basting technique sounds fancy but takes barely any effort once you try it once.
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- Skipping the rest period means all those beautiful juices end up on your plate instead of inside the steak where they belong.
- A meat thermometer takes the guesswork out of doneness and is the single best investment for cooking steak confidently.
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- A splash of lemon juice squeezed over the finished steak right before serving brightens every single flavor on the plate.
- Finishing with flaky sea salt like Maldon adds a satisfying crunch that regular table salt never will.