Mouthwatering Pan-Seared Steak with Garlic Butter in 20 Minutes
A quick and delicious recipe for Mouthwatering Pan-Seared Steak with Garlic Butter ready in just 20 minutes.
Equipment
- cast iron skillet
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 2 steaks New York Strip Steaks 1 lb each; substitute with Ribeye or Top Sirloin
- 0.5 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Can be swapped with canola oil or extra light olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoon Sea Salt Enhances steak's natural flavors
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Use freshly ground for the best taste
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Essential for the dish
- 2 cloves Garlic Peeled and quartered; fresh is preferred
- 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary Dried can be used in a pinch
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel and generously season both sides with sea salt and black pepper.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add vegetable oil and swirl to coat.
- Carefully lay the steaks in the hot pan and sear for 4 minutes until a brown crust forms. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Sear the edges of the steaks for about 1 minute on all sides to render any fat.
- Reduce heat to medium, add unsalted butter, garlic, and rosemary, and baste the steaks with the melting butter for about a minute.
- Remove the steaks when they are 5-10 degrees below your desired doneness and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1steakCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg
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