Pan Seared Steak Recipe

recipe for pan seared steak, how to sear a steak in a pan.

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This pan seared steak is cooked in a fresh herb garlic butter until perfectly juicy on the inside with a caramelized crust on the outside. With this recipe we’ll show you how easy it is to pan sear steak, finish in the oven and enjoy a restaurant quality dinner at home.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 210kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

4 6 oz steaks t-bone, sirloin, ribeye, or New York
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic peeled
4 sprigs rosemary

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Remove steaks from the fridge and let them come to room temperature. Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel and generously both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, then add the olive oil, butter, garlic, and rosemary.
Add the steaks to the hot skillet and sear for about 90 seconds, or until golden brown. Flip over and sear on the other side for another 90 seconds using a spoon to baste the steaks with the butter/oil mixture from the bottom of the pan.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook for an additional 7-8 minutes, or until steaks reach your desired doneness, testing with a digital thermometer for accuracy.
Remove the steaks from the oven and allow to rest for 5-7 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Steak temperature guide:

Medium Rare - 130-135 degrees F
Medium - 135-145 degrees F
Medium Well - 145-155 degrees F
Well - 155+ degrees F

Storing leftovers: store leftover steaks in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheating: let the steaks come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before placing them in a preheated 275-degree oven in a cast-iron skillet. Bake until warmed through to 110-115 degrees F. Remove from the oven and pan sear a steak again in a separate skillet for about 60 seconds on each side. Let them rest for 5 minutes before eating.

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