Description
Cooking steak on the stove is a straightforward method that yields delicious results every time. This easy pan-seared steak recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, ensuring juicy, flavorful steaks that will impress your guests. By using a cast iron skillet, you will achieve a perfect crust while keeping the inside tender and succulent. With just a few ingredients—unsalted butter, garlic, and fresh herbs—you can infuse your steak with mouthwatering flavors. Follow this simple guide to master the stovetop cooking technique and enjoy a restaurant-quality dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ribeye or New York steaks (1-inch thick)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Remove steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking to reach room temperature. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Generously season both sides of the steaks with kosher salt.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat for about 10 minutes until slightly smoking.
- Place steaks in the hot skillet and sear for about 1 minute per side until a crust forms.
- Add butter, garlic, and herbs to the pan. Baste the steaks with melted butter while monitoring internal temperature (medium-rare: 125°F – 130°F).
- Transfer steaks to a plate and let rest for about 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ribeye steak (170g)
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 505mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg