Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Steak
🛒 Ingredients
2 beef steaks
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Bring to room temp
Take the steaks out 20–30 minutes before cooking.
Season generously
Pat dry with paper towel. Rub with salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs.
Heat the pan
Heat a heavy skillet on high until very hot. Add olive oil.
Sear the steak
Cook 3–4 minutes per side (for medium).
Rare: 2–3 minutes per side
Medium: 3–4 minutes per side
Well done: 5–6 minutes per side
Add garlic butter
Lower heat. Add butter and garlic.
Spoon the melted butter over the steak for 1–2 minutes.
Rest the steak
Remove from pan and let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
🍽 Serve With
Mashed potatoes
Roasted vegetables
Garlic bread
Fresh salad
If you prefer, I can also give you a slow-cooked tender beef recipe (great if this cut is tougher).
