As seen in our latest Instagram reel
A gorgeous golden crust, tender juicy steak, and rich garlic butter melting over every bite — this Pan-Seared Steak is pure steakhouse magic made at home. This is the date-night showstopper from @dishesbygrace_ that had everyone commenting STEAK for the recipe. Steak is seared in a hot skillet until beautifully browned, then basted with melted butter, fragrant garlic, and aromatic herbs for incredible flavor.
Why you’ll love them
- Restaurant results with a skillet, butter, and 20 minutes — no grill required.
- The garlic-herb butter baste builds a rich, savory finish you can’t get from seasoning alone.
- About 42g of protein per serving from lean, tender steak.
- One pan means the fond becomes an instant pan sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 beef tenderloin steaks (6 oz / 170 g each), room temperature
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Season. Pat the steaks very dry and season all over with the salt and pepper. Rest at room temperature 20 minutes.
- Sear. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until smoking. Sear the steaks 2–3 minutes per side for a deep golden crust.
- Baste. Lower the heat to medium, add the butter, garlic, and herbs, and baste the steaks with the foaming butter 1–2 minutes.
- Temp. Pull at 130–135°F (54–57°C) for medium-rare, or to your liking.
- Rest. Rest 5–10 minutes, slice against the grain, and spoon the garlic butter over the top.
Tips
- Room-temperature steaks cook more evenly than fridge-cold ones.
- Cast iron holds the heat you need for a real crust — don’t crowd the pan.
- Tilt the pan toward you and baste constantly for maximum buttery flavor.
- Save the leftover herb butter for eggs, vegetables, or crusty bread.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving (serves 2): ~460 calories, ~42g protein, ~30g fat, ~2g carbs. Values are estimates computed from USDA reference data, not lab-tested.
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