Description
Indulge in the rich and savory delight of Butter Steak, a dish that transforms a simple cut of beef into a gourmet experience. This recipe features a succulent ribeye steak seared to perfection, then bathed in creamy, melted butter and aromatic herbs. In just under 30 minutes, you can create an impressive meal that will have your guests raving about your culinary skills. The combination of juicy meat and buttery richness provides a flavor explosion that pairs beautifully with sides like garlic mashed potatoes or sautéed asparagus. Elevate your dining experience with this effortless yet elegant Butter Steak recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ribeye steak
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Season both sides of the ribeye steak generously with salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil to the skillet. Once shimmering, place the steak in the pan and sear for 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Flip the steak, adding butter, crushed garlic cloves, and fresh herbs to the skillet.
- Baste the melted butter over the steak while cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes until reaching desired doneness (130°F/54°C for medium rare).
- Remove from heat and let rest on a cutting board for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (170g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg