Garlic Steak with Roasted Garlic Butter – A Juicy, Flavor-Packed
Garlic Lover's Steak combines juicy, perfectly cooked beef with rich roasted garlic butter and fresh herbs. The steak is seasoned simply to allow the natural beef flavor to shine while garlic enhances every bite. Pan-seared or grilled to perfection, this dish offers a delicious balance of savory richness and aromatic flavor. Ideal for special occasions or weeknight dinners, it is both elegant and easy to prepare. The garlic butter creates a luxurious finishing touch that elevates the entire meal.
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 2 ribeye steaks (10–12 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Garlic Butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 roasted garlic bulb, squeezed
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Garnish
- Fresh parsley
- Roasted garlic cloves
Instructions
- Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil and season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, roasted garlic, thyme, rosemary, and parsley. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steaks for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting cooking time for desired doneness.
- During the final minute of cooking, add a spoonful of garlic butter to the skillet and baste the steaks continuously.
- Transfer steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for 10 minutes.
- Top each steak with additional garlic butter and garnish with parsley and roasted garlic cloves.
Notes
- Ribeye provides excellent marbling and flavor.
- Roasted garlic adds sweetness and depth.
- Fresh herbs create a more aromatic butter.
- Let steaks rest before slicing.
- Use room-temperature steaks for even cooking.
- Cast-iron skillets provide superior searing.
- Unsalted butter allows better seasoning control.
- Extra garlic butter can be refrigerated for future meals.