Description
This Spicy Garlic Butter Steak recipe features juicy ribeye or sirloin steak seared to perfection and infused with a fragrant garlic butter sauce spiked with red pepper flakes for a kick. Perfectly seasoned and garnished with fresh parsley, this dish delivers bold flavors with a tender texture, ideal for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 1.5 pounds Ribeye or Sirloin Steak (At least 1 inch thick for juiciness)
- Kosher Salt (To taste)
- Black Pepper (Freshly ground, to taste)
- Oil (For searing, about 1 tablespoon)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 4-6 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Adjust to taste)
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
Instructions
- Bring Steak to Room Temperature: Allow the steak to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking. This ensures even cooking throughout the meat.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness.
- Add Spice: Stir in the red pepper flakes, then remove the saucepan from heat to prevent overcooking the garlic and butter.
- Season the Steak: Generously season the steak on both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Heat the Skillet and Sear Steak: Heat a skillet over high heat and add a tablespoon of oil to prevent sticking. Place the steak in the hot skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes without moving it to develop a flavorful crust.
- Flip Steak and Add Garlic Butter: Flip the steak to the other side, reduce heat to medium, and pour half of the prepared garlic butter sauce over it. Cook for another 3-5 minutes depending on desired doneness.
- Baste Steak: Spoon the garlic butter continuously over the steak while it cooks to infuse it with flavor and moisture.
- Rest the Steak: Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender and juicy bite.
- Slice and Garnish: Slice the steak against the grain for tenderness, drizzle with the remaining garlic butter sauce, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the steak is at room temperature before cooking to promote even cooking.
- Do not overcook the garlic in the butter to avoid bitterness.
- Basting the steak with garlic butter while cooking enhances flavor and juiciness.
- Resting the steak after cooking is crucial for tender results.
- Slice against the grain to make the meat easier to chew.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spiciness level according to your taste.
