Description

Pan Seared Steak with Garlic Butter is a quick, elegant meal featuring juicy, golden-crusted steak basted in rich, aromatic butter infused with garlic and thyme. It’s the perfect way to bring steakhouse flavor to your own kitchen.

Ingredients

2 ribeye or New York strip steaks (about 1¼-inch thick)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Kosher salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

3–4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed

2–3 sprigs fresh thyme

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Instructions

Let steaks sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
Sear steaks for about 3 minutes per side to form a golden crust.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter, garlic, and thyme to the pan.
Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter over the steaks for about 1 minute.
Remove steaks when they reach your preferred internal temperature (130–135°F for medium-rare).
Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Substitute thyme with rosemary or oregano if preferred.
For a fun variation, cut steak into bite-sized cubes for garlic butter steak bites.
Use a high smoke point oil like avocado or canola for searing.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan Searing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 steak
Calories: 450
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 0g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 120mg