A seared steak with garlic butter

Garlic Butter Steak

A pan-seared steak finished with garlic herb butter for a rich, juicy crust.

By Recipes Editorial Team Published August 18, 2026

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 12 min
Total Time: 17 min
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 480 kcal

Ingredients

2 servings

2 steaks (about 8 oz / 225 g each)
2 tbsp butter
2 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Pat the steaks dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat a skillet over high heat and sear 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Reduce heat, add butter and garlic, and baste the steaks for 1 minute.
Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories: 480 kcal
Protein: 34g
Carbs: 2g
Fat: 38g
Fiber: 0g

Tips

Dry the surface for a good crust.
Baste with butter for richness.

Variations

Add rosemary or thyme.
Use compound butter.

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