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Perfect Pan-Seared Steak with Herb Butter

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A quick and easy recipe for a juicy, tender pan-seared ribeye or New York strip steak finished with a fragrant herb butter.

Ingredients

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  • 1 thick-cut ribeye or New York strip steak (12–16 oz / 340–450 g, about 1 to 1 ½ inches thick)
  • Coarse kosher salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1–2 tablespoons high smoke point oil (canola, vegetable, or grapeseed oil)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • Optional: squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Bring the steak to room temperature about 30 minutes before cooking and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Season both sides generously with coarse kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, combine softened unsalted butter with finely chopped thyme, rosemary, and smashed garlic cloves. Mix well and set aside.
  4. Heat a cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and heat until shimmering, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Place the steak gently into the hot pan and sear without moving for 3-4 minutes until a deep golden-brown crust forms.
  6. Flip the steak using tongs. Immediately add the herb butter to the pan. Tilt the pan and baste the steak continuously with the melted butter and herbs for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Check doneness with a meat thermometer aiming for 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare. Cook longer for medium if desired.
  8. Transfer the steak to a plate and rest loosely tented with foil for 5-7 minutes to redistribute juices.
  9. Serve hot, spooning any remaining herb butter from the pan over the steak.

Notes

Pat steak dry before seasoning for a better crust. Use tongs to flip to avoid piercing the meat. Baste continuously with herb butter for moisture and flavor. Rest steak after cooking to keep it juicy. If butter browns too fast, lower heat. Cook steaks one at a time to avoid overcrowding the pan.

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