Pan-Seared Steak
This pan-seared steak is perfect for a spring dinner, providing a hearty and satisfying main course. It's a meal centered on simple techniques to help you achieve a steakhouse-quality dish at home.
Ingredients
- 4 8-ounce ribeye steaks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method
- Remove steaks from the fridge and let them come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the steaks generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place steaks in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- Add butter, garlic, and rosemary to the skillet. Tilt the skillet slightly and spoon the melted butter over the steaks several times.
- Remove steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing juices to redistribute.