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Easy Pan-Seared Garlic Butter Steaks

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20min

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2 servings

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These Easy Pan-Seared Garlic Butter Steaks are a quick and delicious way to enjoy restaurant-quality steaks at home. Juicy, tender steaks are seared to perfection in a hot skillet, then basted with a rich garlic butter sauce. This method creates a beautiful crust on the outside while keeping the inside perfectly cooked to your desired doneness. The aromatic garlic butter adds an extra layer of flavor that complements the beef beautifully. It's an impressive dish that's surprisingly simple to make, perfect for a special dinner or a luxurious weeknight meal.

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1 g
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Steps

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1
Prepare steaks

Remove steaks from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature.

2
Season steaks

Pat steaks dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and pepper.

3
Prepare garlic

Peel and lightly crush the garlic cloves with the flat side of a knife.

4
Heat skillet

Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot.

5
Add oil

Add olive oil to the hot skillet and swirl to coat the bottom.

6
Sear steaks

Carefully place the steaks in the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on one side without moving.

7
Flip steaks

Flip the steaks and sear for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side.

8
Add butter and aromatics

Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter, crushed garlic cloves, rosemary, and thyme to the skillet.

9
Baste steaks

As the butter melts, tilt the pan and spoon the garlic butter over the steaks continuously for 1-2 minutes.

10
Check temperature

Use a meat thermometer to check for desired doneness (135°F for medium-rare).

11
Rest steaks

Remove steaks from the skillet and let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.

12
Slice steaks

After resting, slice the steaks against the grain if desired.

13
Plate

Place the steaks on serving plates.

14
Add finishing touches

Spoon the remaining garlic butter sauce from the skillet over the steaks.

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Serve

Serve immediately while hot, with your choice of sides.

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