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Pan-Seared Steak in Butter Sauce

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Pan-Seared Steak in Butter Sauce is a quick and indulgent meal where steak is seared to perfection and basted in a rich garlic-herb butter. This simple recipe delivers a restaurant-quality experience in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 steaks (ribeye, strip, filet mignon, or sirloin)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed or sliced
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice or Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Pat steaks dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a cast-iron or heavy skillet over high heat and add olive oil.
  3. Sear steaks on one side for 3–4 minutes until crusted. Flip and reduce heat slightly.
  4. Add butter, garlic, and herbs. Tilt pan and baste steaks with butter.
  5. Cook to desired doneness using a thermometer (see FAQs for temps).
  6. Remove steaks and let rest for 5–10 minutes.
  7. Optional: spoon remaining butter sauce over steak when serving.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
  • For extra flavor, brown the butter slightly before adding garlic and herbs.
  • Add lemon juice or Dijon to butter for a tangy twist.
  • Best seared in cast iron or stainless steel pans.

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