Description
A quick and flavorful cowboy butter steak recipe perfect for impressing family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick of butter (mostly melted)
- 4 cloves of minced garlic
- 1/2 lemon (for zest and 1 tablespoon of juice)
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon of sliced chives or green onions
- 2 tablespoons of minced fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: a sprig of rosemary and smashed garlic for cast iron preparation
Instructions
- Prepare the steak: Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Pat it dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Heat the skillet: In a cast iron skillet, heat it over high heat until it’s smoking hot.
- Add oil and steak: Drizzle in avocado oil. Gently place the steak in the skillet and listen for that satisfying sizzle.
- Cook and flip: After a few minutes, flip the steak. Add the melted butter, minced garlic, and herbs into the skillet. Baste the steak with the butter.
- Check for doneness: Aim for a medium-rare finish, checking with a meat thermometer (130°F).
- Rest the steak: Remove it from the heat and let it rest for at least 5 minutes.
- Make the cowboy butter: In a bowl, mix the softened butter with parsley, green onions, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and zest, and spices until creamy.
- Serve and enjoy: Slice the steak against the grain and top with a dollop of cowboy butter just before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: steak, cowboy butter, easy recipes, dinner