Description
Craving a restaurant-quality steak at home? This Pan-Seared Steak in Butter Sauce is your ultimate answer. With a rich, golden crust, tender center, and a buttery herb-garlic finish, this steak is pure perfection. It’s incredibly easy to make in one pan and ready in just minutes—perfect for special occasions or weeknight indulgence.
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Ingredients
For the Steak:
2 beef steaks (ribeye, sirloin, or New York strip – about 1 to 1½ inches thick)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
For the Butter Sauce:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, smashed
2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
1 tablespoon lemon juice (or balsamic vinegar)
Optional Garnish:
Chopped fresh parsley
Cracked black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Steaks
Take steaks out of the fridge and let them rest at room temperature for 20–30 minutes
Pat them dry with paper towels to remove surface moisture
Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder
Step 2: Heat the Skillet
Place your skillet over high heat and let it get hot
Add olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom
Step 3: Sear the Steaks
Add steaks to the hot pan and sear for 3–4 minutes without moving them
Flip and sear the other side for another 3–4 minutes
Sear the edges for 30 seconds if steaks are thick
Step 4: Add Butter and Herbs
Reduce heat to medium-low
Add butter, smashed garlic, and rosemary or thyme to the pan
Tilt the skillet slightly and use a spoon to baste the steaks with the melted butter for 1–2 minutes
Step 5: Finish with Acid
Drizzle lemon juice or balsamic vinegar over the steaks in the last minute of basting for brightness and depth
Step 6: Rest and Slice
Transfer steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for 5–10 minutes
Slice against the grain for maximum tenderness
Spoon some of the remaining butter sauce over the top and garnish with parsley
Notes
Let Steak Come to Room Temperature – Helps it cook evenly
Use a Hot Pan – A hot skillet ensures a perfect sear
Baste with Butter – It infuses flavor and keeps the meat juicy
Rest Before Slicing – Keeps the juices locked in
Choose the Right Cut – Ribeye or strip steak gives the best flavor and texture
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American