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Savory Pan Seared Steak Recipe with Easy Garlic Butter Bliss

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A quick and easy pan seared steak infused with garlic butter and fresh herbs, delivering rich, bold flavors with minimal fuss. Perfect for weeknights or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 8–10 ounces ribeye, strip, or sirloin steak per serving
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large garlic cloves, smashed but whole
  • A few sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary
  • Kosher salt or sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable or canola)

Instructions

  1. Bring steak to room temperature for 10-15 minutes and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  3. Heat a cast iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of neutral oil. Wait until oil shimmers but does not smoke.
  4. Place steak in the pan and sear undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until a deep brown crust forms. Flip and sear the other side for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter, smashed garlic cloves, and fresh herbs to the pan.
  6. Tilt the pan and continuously baste the steak with the melted garlic butter for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Check doneness with a meat thermometer: 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium. Adjust cooking time as needed.
  8. Transfer steak to a warm plate and tent loosely with foil. Rest for 5-10 minutes to redistribute juices.
  9. Slice against the grain into thick slices and spoon remaining garlic butter from the pan over the steak before serving.

Notes

Pat steak dry before seasoning to ensure a good sear. Do not move the steak too much while searing to develop a crust. Basting with garlic butter adds richness and moisture. Rest steak before slicing to keep juices inside. For dairy-free, use vegan butter alternative. Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking multiple steaks.

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