Description
A juicy, tender steak seared to perfection and finished with a rich butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 (8-ounce) ribeye or sirloin steaks
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the steaks and sear for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter, garlic, thyme, and rosemary to the skillet.
- Tilt the pan slightly and spoon the melted butter over the steaks for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove steaks from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with the butter sauce.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.