Description
A simple yet indulgent skillet seared steak recipe featuring ribeye or New York strip steaks, cooked to perfection with a flavorful garlic butter sauce infused with fresh thyme.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (12 oz) Ribeye or New York strip steaks (about 1 1/4-inches thick)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
Instructions
- Let steaks rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pat both sides of steaks dry with paper towels and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Place steaks into the hot skillet and press down with metal tongs.
- Cook until the bottom is browned, approximately 3 minutes.
- Flip steaks and cook for about 3 more minutes until internal temperature is about 10 degrees below desired doneness.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter, smashed garlic, and thyme to the skillet.
- Tilt the pan and spoon butter over the steaks for about 1 additional minute.
- Transfer steaks to plates and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for a quick gourmet meal.
- Adjust cooking time based on your desired doneness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
Keywords: Skillet Seared Steak, Garlic Butter Steak, Gourmet Steak Recipe