Juicy, perfectly seared steak drenched in a rich garlic butter sauce — this simple skillet recipe delivers steakhouse-level flavor at home in under 20 minutes.
🧾 Ingredients
1–2 ribeye or sirloin steaks 🥩
2 tbsp oil (for searing)
3 tbsp butter 🧈
4 cloves garlic (crushed or minced) 🧄
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika (optional)
1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary 🌿
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋 (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. 🥩 Prep the steak
Pat steak dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. 🔥 Sear
Heat oil in a hot skillet. Sear steak 2–4 minutes per side until a golden crust forms (depending on thickness).
3. 🧈 Add butter
Lower heat and add butter, garlic, and herbs to the pan.
4. 🥄 Baste
Spoon melted butter over the steak continuously for 1–2 minutes to infuse flavor.
5. 🍋 Finish
Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness (optional).
6. 🍽️ Rest & serve
Let steak rest 5 minutes, then slice and drizzle with remaining butter sauce.
😋 Description
Pan-Seared Steak in Butter Sauce is juicy, rich, and packed with garlic-herb flavor. The buttery pan sauce elevates every bite into pure steakhouse perfection.
❓ Question
Would you pair this with mashed potatoes 🥔 or roasted vegetables 🥦?
