Indulge in a culinary journey with our collection of steak butter recipes, an exquisite ensemble of flavors that will transform your steak experience. From the classic to the adventurous, these compound butters are culinary masterpieces that elevate the taste of your favorite cut. Discover the richness of garlic herb butter, where aromatic herbs and garlic dance in perfect harmony, or embark on a tangy adventure with lemon butter, a burst of citrus that brightens up your steak. For those who crave a smoky twist, the chipotle butter is a fiery delight, while the blue cheese butter offers a savory and creamy indulgence. And for those who love the simplicity of tradition, the red wine butter is a timeless classic that brings out the natural flavors of your steak. Whether you prefer a delicate touch or a bold statement, our steak butter recipes have something for every palate, guaranteeing an unforgettable culinary experience.
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GARLIC-BUTTER STEAK
This quick-and-easy skillet entree is definitely restaurant-quality and sure to become a staple at your house, too! -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix 1 tablespoon butter with parsley, garlic and soy sauce., Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat remaining butter over medium heat. Add steak; cook until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 4-7 minutes per side. Serve with garlic butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein.
SIRLOIN STEAK WITH GARLIC BUTTER
I have never tasted any other steak that came even close to the ones made with this recipe. If you are having steak, don't skimp on flavor to save a few calories. The butter makes this steak melt in your mouth wonderful.
Provided by Bob Cody
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks Sirloin Steak Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat with garlic powder and minced garlic. Set aside.
- Sprinkle both sides of each steak with salt and pepper.
- Grill steaks 4 to 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. When done, transfer to warmed plates. Brush tops liberally with garlic butter, and allow to rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 151.4 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 166.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
AIR FRYER STEAK WITH GARLIC-HERB BUTTER
Yes, you can even cook steak in an air fryer! We found that thicker cuts, like sirloin, are best -- they turn nice and browned on the outside without overcooking. Plus, there's very little clean up. We added a homemade garlic-herb butter to melt over the steak for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Allow the steak to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Preheat a 3.5-quart air fryer to 400 degrees F. Season the steak on both sides with a generous pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper. Place the steak in the center of the air fryer basket and cook until desired doneness, about 10 minutes for medium-rare, 12 minutes for medium and 14 minutes for medium-well. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and allow to rest, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mash together the butter, parsley, chives, garlic and crushed red pepper in a small bowl until combined. Slice the steak against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick pieces. Top with the garlic-herb butter.
GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK WITH BLUE CHEESE-CHIVE BUTTER
I made this up as a Valentine's Day dinner. The butter is what makes this dish.
Provided by Kristin
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks Flat Iron Steak Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together vinegar, garlic, 1 tablespoon black pepper, rosemary, oregano, and kosher salt in a bowl along with the olive oil. Place the flat iron steak into a resealable plastic bag, and pour the marinade overtop. Squeeze the excess air from the bag and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate. Remove steak from the marinade, shake off excess, and discard the remaining marinade. Allow the steak to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes as the grill warms.
- Mash together the butter, blue cheese, chives, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper; set aside. Cook the steak on the preheated grill to desired degree of doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Allow the steak to rest in a warm place for 10 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain. Serve with a dollop of blue cheese-chive butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 144.2 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 36.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 331 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
PERFECT PORTERHOUSE STEAK WITH HERB BUTTER
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, coriander, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, oregano and garlic. Rub the steaks on both sides with the mixture and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Grill the steaks until the internal temperature registers 125 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer for medium rare, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Remove the steaks from the grill, top each with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the Herb Butter and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Cut the meat from each side of the bone and slice across the grain into strips. Arrange around the bone and top with more Herb Butter for serving.
- In a large bowl, blend the butter, chives, parsley, Worcestershire, salt and pepper until completely combined. Use immediately or wrap into a cylinder in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to a month.
GARLIC BUTTER STEAK RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ribeye steak, salt, pepper, canola oil, butter, garlic, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Dinner
Time 1h8m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C).
- Generously season all sides of the steak with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a wire rack on top of a baking sheet, then bake for about 45 minutes to an hour until the internal temperature reads about 125°F (51° C) for medium-rare. Adjust the bake time based on if you like your steak more rare or more well-done (you monster).
- Heat the canola oil in a pan over high heat until smoking. Do not use olive oil, as its smoke point is significantly lower than that of canola oil and will smoke before reaching the desired cooking temperature.
- Sear the steak for 30 seconds on the first side, then flip.
- Add the butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme and swirl around the pan.
- Transfer the garlic and herbs on top of the steak and baste the steak with the butter using a large spoon.
- Baste for about 30 seconds, then flip and baste the other side for about 15 seconds.
- Turn the steak on its side and cook to render off any excess fat.
- Rest the steak on a cutting board or wire rack for about 10 minutes. Slicing the steak before the resting period has finished will result in a lot of the juices leaking out, which may not be desirable.
- Slice the steak into ½ -inch (1 cm) strips, then fan out the slices and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 0 grams
RIB EYE STEAK WITH BLUE CHEESE COMPOUND BUTTER AND CRISPY ONION STRINGS RECIPE BY TASTY
Elevate your thick, juicy steaks with a creamy blue cheese compound butter and fried onion strings. Basting your steaks with butter and herbs in the final minutes of cooking gives them that eye-catching color and crispy exterior you can't wait to cut into it. These small and easy additions will add so much flavor to your dish. You'll score extra points with that special someone with the pretty presentation, too.
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the compound butter: In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, blue cheese, chives, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Transfer the butter to a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a log. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until ready to use.
- Make the fried onions: In a shallow bowl, combine the onions and buttermilk and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dip the buttermilk-coated onions into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Fill a large skillet with high sides with the canola oil. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375˚F (190˚C). Once the oil is hot, add the onions in batches and fry for 3 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer the onions to a wire rack to drain and season with salt.
- Generously season the steaks all over with salt and pepper.
- Add the olive oil to a large cast-iron or stainless-steel pan over high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the steaks and cook, without disturbing, until a brown crust forms, about 7 minutes. Flip the steaks and continue to cook for 7 minutes more, until the steak is browned on both sides. Sear the sides of the steak to render any fat. Add the butter and thyme to the pan. Tilt the pan toward you and baste the steaks with the melted butter for 2 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (60°C) for medium rare.
- Serve the steak with the crispy onions and blue cheese compound butter.
- Enjoy!
GRILLED RIB-EYE STEAK WITH BROWN BUTTER AND BLUE CHEESE
Steps:
- Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling and let sit on a kitchen counter, loosely covered.
- Heat the grill to high. Set a cast-iron skillet large enough to hold both steaks on one side of the grill. Brush the steaks with canola oil and season very liberally with salt and pepper. Grill until well charred on the first side, 2 to 3 minutes; flip and grill until well charred on the second side, another 2 to 3 minutes. (The steaks should still be raw at the center at this point.) Transfer to a cutting board.
- Slice the steaks across the grain about 1 1/2-inches thick; don't separate the slices. Keeping the steak slices together, transfer the steaks to the skillet and top with the butter. Cover the grill and cook the steaks for 5 minutes for medium rare. Transfer the skillet to a trivet.
- Arrange the steak slices on a platter so that the interior of the slices is facing up. Top each slice with some blue cheese. Pour the hot brown butter from the skillet over the steak. Serve immediately.
T-BONE STEAK WITH THYME AND GARLIC BUTTER
Is there anything better than a beautifully cooked steak? I love the simple flavors in this recipe-just great-quality meat paired with a garlicky herb butter. Perfect!
Provided by Donna Hay
Categories Garlic Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Steak Thyme Small Plates
Yield 2 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan over high heat for 1-2 minutes or until the butter starts to foam. Sprinkle the steak with salt and pepper. Add the thyme, garlic and steak to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, spooning the butter over the steak, for medium-rare or until cooked to your liking. Drizzle the steak with the butter to serve.
GRILLED STEAK AND ONIONS WITH ROSEMARY-BALSAMIC BUTTER SAUCE
Categories Beef Garlic Herb Onion Backyard BBQ Dinner Rosemary Steak Fall Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Diabetes-Friendly
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt 6 tablespoons butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced shallot and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add vinegar and rosemary and simmer until syrupy and reduced to 1/2 cup, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat (balsamic sauce will separate as it stands).
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Peel sweet onions, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Skewer horizontally with toothpicks to keep intact. Peel shallots; cut in half lengthwise. Trim root ends and tops of leeks. Cut in half lengthwise; rinse to remove any dirt. Trim root ends of green onions. Place sweet onions, shallots, leeks, and green onions on rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with oil; toss. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Grill sweet onions, shallots, leeks, and green onions until tender, turning often, about 5 minutes for green onions and 10 minutes for sweet onions, shallots, and leeks. Move onions to cooler part of grill to keep warm. Grill steaks to desired doneness, about 7 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks and onions to platter; cover.
- Remove rosemary sprigs from balsamic sauce; add orange juice and bring to simmer. Remove saucepan from heat; add remaining 2 tablespoons chilled butter and whisk until melted and sauce is smooth. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle some of sauce over steaks and onions. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.
15-MINUTE GRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH PESTO BUTTER
Skirt steak, a super flavorful and quick-cooking cut of beef, is the star of this 15-minute dinner. Topped with 2-ingredient pesto butter and served with grilled asparagus, this is a recipe that you should have in your back pocket for when guests come over on a busy weeknight, and you want to make a meal that will impress.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat a large cast-iron grill pan over high heat for 2 minutes. Cut the skirt steak into 4 even pieces, rub with half of the oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Cook, turning once, until charred on both sides and at the desired doneness, 6 to 10 minutes for medium-rare (depending on thickness).
- Meanwhile, whisk together the pesto, butter and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Trim the ends of the asparagus. Toss the asparagus with the remaining oil and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board to rest for a few minutes. Working in batches if necessary, place the asparagus in a single layer on the grill pan and cook, turning once, until charred in spots and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
- Divide the steaks and asparagus among 4 plates; top each steak with a dollop of the pesto butter. Serve immediately.
FLANK STEAK WITH CILANTRO & BLUE CHEESE BUTTER
I love the combination of the sweet citrus marinade and the strong tang of the blue cheese butter. And my kids just love flank steak. -Gwen Wedel, Augusta, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, combine the first five ingredients. Add steak; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2-4 hours., Drain beef, discarding marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let steak stand 5 minutes before thinly slicing across the grain., In a small bowl, beat blue cheese butter ingredients until blended. Serve steak with butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.
GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH WORCESTERSHIRE BUTTER
Grilled steak covered in melting herb butter is a cornerstone of summer cooking. Here, both the steak and the compound butter are spiked with Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme and garlic for an intensely brawny flavor. Then, the steak is garnished with a mix of charred tomatoes, scallions and basil, which gives everything a juicy sweetness brightened with lemon. You can use any cut of beef here; the flank steak has a deeply mineral taste and chewy texture that's at its best sliced thin. But rib-eye, skirt steak and sirloin also work; just be sure to adjust the cooking time for thinner or thicker pieces.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories meat, main course
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Season steak all over with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a bowl or resealable bag, combine thyme, garlic, jalapeño, chives, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and lemon juice. Add meat and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- Prepare the Worcestershire butter: In a bowl, mash together the butter, thyme, chives, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
- Spoon the butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap, form into a log and wrap well. Chill for at least 2 hours before using.
- Light the grill or heat the broiler, arranging the rack about 4 inches from the heat source. Grill tomatoes, or broil them on a rimmed baking pan, turning them, until charred on all sides, about 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board to cool.
- Brush off any pieces of marinade clinging to the steak, pat steak dry and coat it lightly with oil. Grill or broil steak until it reaches desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare (125 degrees).
- Transfer steak to a cutting board. Slice butter into coins and place them on the steak to melt slightly. Let steak rest for 5 minutes while you prepare the tomatoes.
- Roughly chop tomatoes and place in a bowl with scallions, basil, a pinch of salt and pepper, a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. Toss well, adding more salt or lemon juice, or both, to taste.
- Slice the steak thinly, across the grain, and serve with the charred tomato mixture spooned on top. Garnish with more chives and torn basil, if you like.
CLASSIC DELMONICO STEAK (WITH HERBED BUTTER)
Delmonico steak is world-famous, first introduced by Delmonico's Restaurant in New York City in the mid-1800s. Over the years, Delmonico has applied to 8 different cuts of beef, though it's generally accepted to refer to a top grade of beef (such as rib-eye, New York or sirloin steak). This recipe is a classic method of...
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Steaks and Chops
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. HERBED BUTTER: In a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic, lemon juice and parsley, and mix thoroughly. Form butter into a log shape and wrap in a sheet of waxed paper, and chill the herbed butter for at least an hour to allow the flavors to combine. (You can keep the butter chilled and slice off pieces as needed.)
- 2. STEAKS: Sprinkle the steaks with the salt and pepper, then rub each steak with a small amount of olive oil
- 3. Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once it's heated, turn the heat to low. Sear the steaks 3-5 minutes each side.
- 4. Reduce the heat as low as it will go, and slowly cook until the steak reaches desired internal temperature
- 5. Remove the steak from the skillet and allow it to rest 10 minutes.
- 6. While the steaks are resting, slice off two pieces of the herbed butter, and let one slice of herbed butter slowly melt on top of each steak. Serve hot.
WELL-DONE STEAK WITH BLUE CHEESE COMPOUND BUTTER
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the 1 cup butter, blue cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a food processor. Process until well blended and smooth. Transfer to a sheet of plastic wrap and roll into a cylinder. Wrap tightly and place in the freezer to chill.
- Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let them come to room temp for 30 to 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Sprinkle the steaks with salt. Heat a cast-iron grill pan over high heat until starting to smoke, then add a small amount of oil to the pan. Place the steaks in the pan and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 4 minutes. Turn off the oven and transfer the pan to the oven for 8 minutes, or until the steaks reach an internal temperature of 155 degrees F.
- Place 1/2 tablespoon of the remaining butter on each steak and allow the steaks to rest for 5 minutes before serving; the internal temperature will climb another 5 degrees.
- Serve the steaks topped with blue cheese compound butter.
GRILLED PORTERHOUSE STEAK WITH PAPRIKA-PARMESAN BUTTER
**Needs to Marinate** I was excited to find this recipe online. In my younger days I worked at a restaurant that served a delicious parmesan butter with all of it's steaks. This is so close to that very recipe. Try the Paprika-Parmesan Butter with all of your favorites steaks.
Provided by Brenda.
Categories Steak
Time 2h35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix all Paprika-Parmesan Butter ingredients in small bowl until blended.(Can be made 2 days ahead.) Use at room temperature.
- Place steak in glass baking dish.
- Whisk oil and next 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Pour half of marinade over steak. Turn steak over; pour remaining marinade over steak. Cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to 1 day, turning occasionally.
- Prepare grill, (medium heat).
- Remove steak from marinade; shake off excess.
- Place steak on grill; cover grill.
- Grill steak to desired doneness,(until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of steak registers 115 F to 120 F for rare,about 15 minutes per side,or 125 F to 130 F for medium-rare, about 18 minutes per side),occasionally moving steak to cooler part of rack if cooking too quickly.
- Transfer steak to platter; cover to keep warm. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Using sharp knife, cut meat away from bone. Cut each meat section into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
- Spread Paprika-Parmesan Butter over top of slices and serve.
PAN SEARED & OVEN ROASTED GARLIC BUTTER STEAK
The most tender and succulent steak dish I have ever prepared ! Easy and elegant. Start with room temperature steaks for excellent results. Serve with potatoes, vegetables, crusty bread and red wine for your very own feast!
Provided by Miss Issauga
Categories Meat
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
- Mix parsley and garlic. Sprinkle lightly with salt and mash slightly to mix, then mix with butter.
- Melt the butter mixture over low heat in a small pan.
- Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper and place a heavy pan or iron skillet over high heat. Lightly coat pan with oil when hot. Sear the steak until browned on one side (5 minutes). Turn the steak and brush the top generously with the flavored butter.
- Place into the heated oven and cook to your preference (check after 5 minutes by cutting into the center of one of the steaks). The meat will continue to cook from residual heat, so remove it from the oven when slightly less done than you wish.
- Pour remaining butter and any pan juices over the meat and let it stand for a few minutes before serving.
SAVORY GRILLED STEAK WITH BLEU CHEESE GARLIC BUTTER
Our local grocery store sometimes will have chefs prepare sample dishes & this was one of them. I find that a little butter goes a long way, so I've been able to reduce the amount by half & there is still plenty of savory flavor to top your steak with. For those watching carb content it is 6 net carbs. You will probably have some left over Bleu Cheese Garlic Butter & once you taste it, you'll think of many things beside steak you'll want to add it too.
Provided by Dawn399
Categories Steak
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bleu Cheese Garlic butter: Add butter,garlic, thyme, and seasoning to food processor or blender and puree.
- Add Bleu Cheese and puree.
- Set aside and refrigerate.
- Steak: Mix seasoned salt, garlic,pepper, and soy sauce to create marinade.
- Place steaks and marinade in a large dish and marinate for 10 minutes, turning once.
- Discard marinade.
- Spray grill with cooking spray and grill steaks for@ 6 minutes on each side for medium.
- When fresh off the grill,serve each steak with a TBL.
- of Bleu Cheese Garlic Butter on top.
STEAK WITH BLUE CHEESE BUTTER
Another delicious steak with a butter topping for your next grilling. Use the left over butter on hot cooked vegetables.
Provided by Karen From Colorado
Categories Steak
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl combine butter, blue cheese, parsley, basil and garlic.
- Set aside.
- Grill steaks to desired doneness.
- Top each steak with a generous amount of the butter mixture.
- Chill the remaining butter for another time.
- (Try the butter mixture tossed with hot cooked vegetables).
PORTERHOUSE STEAK WITH HERBED BUTTER
Provided by Diana Yen
Categories Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Steak Summer Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the herbed butter:
- In a bowl, using a wooden spoon, stir together the herbs and butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture generously into ramekins and use the back of a butter knife to smooth the surface, removing any extra. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator.
- Cook the steak:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Let steak sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add 1 tablespoon oil to pan. When oil begins to smoke, add the first steak and cook until brown and crusted, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in pan and spoon over steak to baste. Remove steak from heat and set aside. Wipe out the skillet and repeat with the second steak.
- Place both steaks on a rimmed baking sheet fitted with a wire rack and place in oven to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the steak registers 120°F for medium-rare, about 5 minutes (or 125°F for medium, about 10 minutes). Transfer steaks to a wooden board to rest, about 10 minutes.
- To serve: Cut meat off both sides of the bone, leaving you with two pieces of steak. Slice each steak across the grain, then rearrange the slices around the bone on a platter. Serve with herbed butter.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Steak: Opt for steaks with good marbling, such as ribeye, strip loin, or tenderloin, as they offer more flavor and tenderness.
- Bring Steak to Room Temperature: Allow the steak to rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking. This helps ensure even cooking throughout the steak.
- Season Generously: Season the steak liberally with salt and pepper, or use a flavorful steak seasoning blend, to enhance its natural taste.
- Use a Cast Iron Skillet: A cast iron skillet retains heat exceptionally well, creating a perfect sear and locking in the juices of the steak.
- Sear the Steak: Place the steak in a preheated cast iron skillet with a high smoke point oil like grapeseed or avocado oil. Sear the steak for a few minutes per side, depending on the desired doneness.
- Use a Thermometer: To ensure accurate cooking, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the steak. Cook until it reaches the desired internal temperature.
- Let the Steak Rest: After cooking, let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the steak, resulting in a more tender and flavorful experience.
- Enhance with Compound Butter: Prepare a compound butter using herbs, spices, or other flavorings. Top the cooked steak with the compound butter, allowing it to melt and infuse the steak with additional flavors.
Conclusion:
Creating a delicious and juicy steak is an art that requires attention to detail and a few essential techniques. By following these tips, you can elevate your steak-cooking skills and consistently deliver perfectly cooked, flavorful steaks that will impress your family and friends. Experiment with different steak cuts, seasonings, and compound butter variations to discover your favorite combinations and create a truly memorable steak-eating experience.
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