Steakhouse Garlic Butter Steak (Print Version)

Savor juicy seared steak with creamy garlic butter and crispy golden fries in this classic dish.

# Components:

→ Steak

01 - 4 boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks, about 8 oz each, at room temperature
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
04 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garlic Butter

05 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
10 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Fries

11 - 1¾ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
12 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet to ensure even cooking of the fries.
02 - Toss the cut potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Arrange the fries in a single layer on the rack. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
03 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and chill for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
04 - Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Rub each steak evenly with olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Heat a heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over high heat until very hot. Sear the steaks for 2 to 3 minutes per side to achieve medium-rare doneness or cook to desired temperature.
06 - Transfer steaks to a serving plate. Top each with a generous spoonful of the prepared garlic butter and allow to rest for 5 minutes to retain juices.
07 - Plate the steaks alongside the crispy fries. Offer extra garlic butter on the side to enhance flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Restaurant-quality meal at home
  • Perfectly crispy fries and juicy steak
02 -
  • Fries are gluten-free if prepared without contamination
  • Always verify butter for dairy allergens when serving guests with allergies
03 -
  • For extra-crispy fries soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes and dry thoroughly before baking
  • Swap ribeye for strip steak or filet mignon if preferred
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