Description
Learn how to make the perfect pan-seared steak with this easy and flavorful recipe. A juicy and tender steak cooked to perfection in a cast iron skillet, served with a delicious pan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak:
- 1 bone-in or boneless rib eye steak or sirloin steak, 1 – 1 1/2 pounds, cut to 1 1/2 inches or thinner
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
For Cooking:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 peeled garlic cloves, left whole
- Few sprigs fresh parsley, including stems
Optional:
- Wine and stock (chicken, beef, veal, etc.) and butter for deglazing the pan and making a delicious pan sauce
- Roasted potato wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Place steak on a plate lined with a paper towel and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Season the Steak: Season one side of the steak with half the salt and pepper.
- Cook the Steak: Heat a cast iron skillet, add oil, and sear the steak. Flip and add butter, garlic, and parsley. Baste continuously.
- Cook to Desired Doneness: Keep flipping and basting the steak until cooked to your liking.
- Rest and Serve: Let the steak rest, slice, and serve.
Notes
- To test the meat for doneness, use the ‘poke test’ method described in the instructions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
