Steakhouse-Style Butter Basted Steak (At Home)
Elevate your dining experience with this Steakhouse-Style Butter Basted Steak recipe. Infused with exceptional flavor and cooked to perfection, this dish offers restaurant-quality results right in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 30-60 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 40-70 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 1.5-inch thick Boneless Ribeye or New York Strip Steaks (12-14 oz each)
1-2 tablespoons Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1-2 tablespoons High Smoke Point Oil (such as grapeseed, avocado, or canola)
4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (1/2 stick)
3-4 Fresh Garlic Cloves, smashed
2-3 small Fresh Rosemary Sprigs
2-3 small Fresh Thyme Sprigs
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Remove steaks from the refrigerator 30-60 minutes before cooking. Pat dry and generously season with salt and pepper
- Preheat Your Pan: Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat for 5-7 minutes until smoking
- Add Oil: Swirl the oil in the hot pan until it shimmers and smokes lightly
- Sear the First Side: Place steaks in the pan and sear for 2-3 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms
- Flip and Sear Second Side: Flip steaks and sear for another 2-3 minutes
- Introduce Aromatics and Butter: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, smashed garlic, rosemary, and thyme
- Baste the Steaks: Tilt the pan and spoon melted butter over the steaks for 2-4 minutes or until desired doneness
- Rest the Steaks: Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 5-10 minutes
- Slice and Serve: Slice against the grain and drizzle with pan juices
Notes
Bring steaks to room temperature before cooking for even cooking.
Pat the steak dry to ensure a good sear.
Use an instant-read thermometer for accuracy in doneness.