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Pan Seared Steak Recipe

Our 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 Time3 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Resting Time7 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 210kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 4 5-6 oz Steaks T-Bone, Sirloin, Ribeye, or NY
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic peeled
  • 4 sprigs Rosemary or thyme

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • 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 (or thyme).
  • 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 Doneness Guide
  • Medium Rare - 130-135 degrees F
  • Medium - 135-145 degrees F
  • Medium Well - 145-155 degrees F
  • Well - 155+ degrees F

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 778mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg