Description
A simple and delicious garlic butter steak recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. Juicy steak cooked to perfection and topped with rich garlic butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-10 oz) ribeye or sirloin steak
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Remove the steak from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the steak with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Cook the steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust time based on your preference.
- Add butter, minced garlic, and thyme to the skillet during the last minute of cooking.
- Spoon the melted garlic butter over the steak as it finishes cooking.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness: 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium.
- Letting the steak rest ensures juiciness.
- Pair with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg