Ingredients
– 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
– 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
– 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
– 1 teaspoon lemon zest
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt for the butter
– 2 sirloin steaks, about 2 lbs (approximately 900 grams) total, 1.5 inches (around 3.8 cm) thick
– 2 teaspoons kosher salt for seasoning the steaks
– 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
– Additional garlic butter for cooking and serving, totaling 6 tablespoons
Instructions
1-Prepare garlic butter by mixing the softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir thoroughly and shape into a log or store in a container in the refrigerator.
2-Remove steaks from the refrigerator 30 to 45 minutes prior to cooking to bring to room temperature.
3-Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot.
4-Season steaks on all sides with 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
5-Place steaks in the dry, hot skillet without overcrowding. Sear for 4 minutes on one side.
6-Flip steaks and sear the other side for 2 minutes.
7-If the steak has a fat cap, sear the edges for a few minutes until caramelized.
8-Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of garlic butter per steak. Baste steaks with the melted butter for 2 to 3 minutes until they reach your desired internal temperature.
9-Remove steaks from the skillet and let rest under foil for 10 to 15 minutes.
10-Serve with an additional tablespoon of garlic butter on top, accompanied by your preferred side dishes.
Last Step:
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🥘 Use a cast iron skillet for optimal heat distribution and searing.
🍳 Cook steaks separately to avoid overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
🌡️ Use a digital meat thermometer, removing steaks 5-10°F below target temperature as they continue cooking while resting.
🥶 Prepare garlic butter ahead of time for convenience.
🥩 Leftover steaks keep well refrigerated for 2-3 days; reheat gently in a skillet without extra butter.
❄️ Garlic butter can be frozen for up to 3 months if properly wrapped.
🧄 Fresh minced garlic gives a stronger flavor than pre-minced or powders.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Resting time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing and Basting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 912
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 2695 mg
- Fat: 90 g
- Saturated Fat: 54 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 285 mg