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Pan-Seared Steak with Garlic Rosemary Butter

Perfectly seared steak with a golden crust and juicy center, finished with rich garlic rosemary butter for an easy steakhouse-style dinner at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak
  • 2 ribeye steaks about 1 inch thick
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 3 fresh rosemary sprigs
  • 2 fresh thyme sprigs

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Bring steaks to room temperature and pat completely dry.
  2. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat cast iron skillet until very hot and add oil.
  4. Sear steaks until deep golden crust forms, then flip.
  5. Add butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
  6. Baste steaks continuously with melted herb butter.
  7. Rest steaks before serving and finish with flaky sea salt.

Notes

Always let steak rest before slicing to keep juices inside and maintain tenderness.