Steakhouse Garlic Butter Steak (Printable version)

Seared steak enhanced with garlic-herb butter, paired with crispy golden fries.

# What you need:

→ Steak

01 - 4 boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks (8 oz each), room temperature
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
04 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garlic Butter

05 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
10 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Fries

11 - 1¾ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
12 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

# Steps to follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet.
02 - Toss the potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfway through, until fries are golden and crisp.
03 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and chill for 10 minutes.
04 - Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Rub both sides evenly with olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Heat a heavy skillet or cast iron pan over high heat. Sear the steaks for 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare or cook to your preferred doneness.
06 - Transfer steaks to a plate, place a generous spoonful of garlic butter on top, and let rest for 5 minutes to retain juices.
07 - Plate the steaks alongside the golden fries, serving additional garlic butter on the side if desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Rich garlic-herb butter enhances steak flavor
  • Crisp golden fries accompany perfectly seared steak
02 -
  • Soaking potatoes in cold water before baking makes fries extra-crispy
  • Ribeye can be swapped for strip steak or filet mignon
03 -
  • Use a heavy skillet for best searing results
  • Let the steak rest to retain juices before serving
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