Description
This Garlic Butter Steak recipe is a simple yet decadent dish that delivers perfectly cooked ribeye steaks topped with luscious garlic butter. Ready in just 20 minutes, this meal combines the rich flavors of butter, garlic, and seasoning for an irresistible dinner that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 2 ribeye steaks
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garlic Butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring Steaks to Room Temperature: Remove steaks from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Season Steaks: Generously season both sides of the ribeye steaks with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Heat Skillet: Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil, heating it until shimmering.
- Cook Steaks: Add the seasoned steaks to the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium rare doneness, adjusting time for your preferred doneness.
- Add Garlic Butter: In the last minute of cooking, add the unsalted butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Allow the butter to melt and the garlic to become fragrant.
- Baste Steaks: Use a spoon to continuously baste the steaks with the melted garlic butter to infuse rich flavor and moisture.
- Rest Steaks: Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest on a cutting board for about 5 minutes to redistribute the juices.
- Serve: Slice the steaks against the grain, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately for a delicious, buttery garlic steak experience.
Notes
- Letting the steak come to room temperature helps it cook more evenly.
- Use a cast iron skillet if available for better heat retention and a nice sear.
- Adjust cooking time for steak thickness and desired doneness.
- Resting the steak is crucial to keep it juicy and flavorful.
- Fresh garlic and parsley enhance the flavor and presentation.
