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Savory Garlic Butter Skillet Steak Dinner for Two

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A simple and quick skillet steak recipe featuring a rich garlic butter baste, perfect for an intimate dinner for two. This recipe delivers a juicy, flavorful steak with a crispy crust and aromatic herbs.

Ingredients

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  • 2 steaks (about 8 oz / 225 g each; ribeye, sirloin, or New York strip, about 1 inch thick)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons (45 g) unsalted butter
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • Optional: fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bring steaks to room temperature (about 20-30 minutes). Pat dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Place steaks in the skillet away from you to avoid splatters. Let them sear without moving for about 3-4 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
  4. Flip the steaks using tongs and add butter, smashed garlic cloves, and fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs to the pan.
  5. Tilt the pan slightly and continuously spoon the melted garlic butter over the steaks for 2-3 minutes to baste and infuse flavor.
  6. Check doneness with a meat thermometer aiming for 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare. Adjust cooking time for preferred doneness.
  7. Remove steaks from skillet and transfer to a plate. Cover loosely with foil and rest for 5-10 minutes to redistribute juices.
  8. Serve steaks with any remaining garlic butter and herbs spooned over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer for best doneness results. Let steak rest on a warm plate to retain heat and juiciness. Avoid piercing steak with forks to keep juices inside. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan butter or coconut oil. Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain a good sear. If pan smokes heavily, reduce heat.

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