15-Minute Garlic Butter Steak
Two steaks, seared hard until golden, finished with a sizzling garlic-parmesan butter that melts into every crevice. Dinner in under 15 minutes, zero fuss.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 52g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat a heavy skillet over high heat until a bead of water sizzles and rolls across the surface, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Sear steaks 90 seconds per side without moving. Don't touch them — you want a golden crust.
Step 4
Lower heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, and herbs to the pan around the steaks.
Step 5
Tilt pan and baste steaks with the melted butter for 1–2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and golden.
Step 6
Slide steaks onto a plate, sprinkle with parmesan, pour the garlic butter over top, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch heavy skillet (cast iron or stainless steel)
- paper towels
- tongs
- basting spoon
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