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Sizzling Cowboy Butter Steak

Juicy seared ribeye steak topped with a sizzling, garlicky, herby cowboy butter full of tangy lemon, Dijon, and spice for an irresistible steak dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Grill
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak
  • 2 ribeye steaks 1-1.5 inches thick
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • kosher salt & black pepper to taste
Cowboy Butter
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • lemon zest and juice of 1/2
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt

Equipment

  • Cast-iron skillet or grill
  • Tongs
  • Mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Mix all cowboy butter ingredients in a bowl until combined. Set aside.
  2. Pat steaks dry, season generously with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temp 20-30 min.
  3. Heat cast-iron skillet over high until smoking. Add oil.
  4. Sear steaks 3-4 min per side for medium-rare. Remove and rest 5-10 min.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, add half the cowboy butter to skillet and let sizzle.
  6. Slice steaks against the grain. Spoon sizzling butter over top.
  7. Serve hot with extra butter pats and herbs.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness: 130-135°F for medium-rare. Adjust spice to taste. Leftover cowboy butter great on veggies or bread.