Description
A classic skillet-seared steak recipe featuring ribeye or New York strip steaks cooked to perfection with garlic butter, thyme, and a crispy browned crust. Perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner with a simple stovetop method.
Ingredients
Scale
Steaks
- 2 (12 oz) Ribeye or New York strip steaks (about 1 1/4-inches thick)
Seasoning and Cooking
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
Instructions
- Rest Steaks: Let steaks rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat vegetable oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and near smoking, about 3 minutes on a gas stove.
- Season Steaks: Pat both sides of the steaks dry with paper towels. Season evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Sear Steaks: Place steaks in the hot skillet. Using metal tongs, press down firmly to ensure the entire bottom surface contacts the skillet. Cook without moving until the bottom forms a brown crust, about 3 minutes.
- Flip and Continue Cooking: Flip steaks and cook for approximately another 3 minutes, until the internal temperature is about 10 degrees below your desired doneness.
- Add Butter and Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium-low, add butter, smashed garlic cloves, and thyme to the skillet.
- Baste Steaks: Tilt the skillet using an oven mitt so the melted butter pools, then continuously spoon the butter over the steaks while cooking for about 1 more minute until the steaks reach your preferred doneness.
- Rest Steaks: Transfer steaks to plates and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Steak degree of doneness temperatures:
- 135°F for medium rare
- 145°F for medium (FDA recommended minimum temperature)
- 150°F for medium well
- 160°F for well done
- Keep in mind the internal temperature will rise approximately 5°F after removing from heat.
- Resting the steaks is essential for juicy, tender results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz steak with garlic butter
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
