The Perfect Steak With Garlic Butter By damndelicious.net
Here are my tips and tricks – I promise though – it’s so easy! And that melted garlic butter on top is to die for!!!!
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Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 4 (12-ounce) rib-eye steaks*, 1 1/4-inch-thick, at room temperature 4 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste FOR THE GARLIC COMPOUND BUTTER : 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves 3 cloves garlic, minced Zest of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped etc
Instructions:
To make the garlic compound butter, combine butter, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, thyme, rosemary, basil, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Transfer mixture to parchment paper; shape into a log. Roll in parchment to 1 1/2 inches in diameter, twisting the ends to close. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 week.*
Preheat oven to broil. Place an oven-proof skillet in the oven.
Using paper towels, pat both sides of the steak dry. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove skillet from the oven and heat over medium-high heat.