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Pan Seared Garlic Butter Steak

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This Pan Seared Garlic Butter Steak transforms premium New York strip steaks into a restaurant-worthy meal at home. The steaks are seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then seared to perfection in a hot skillet and basted with garlic-infused butter and fresh herbs. The accompanying mushroom cream sauce uses the flavorful pan drippings as its base, combining sautéed mushrooms with cream and a touch of balsamic vinegar for depth. The result is incredibly tender, juicy steaks with a golden crust and rich sauce that's ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for special occasions or when you're craving a steakhouse experience at home.
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Updated on Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:21:11 GMT
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The aroma of a sizzling steak fills your kitchen, promising an unforgettable meal. Perfect pan-seared steak with a rich mushroom cream sauce is my go-to recipe for creating restaurant-quality dinners at home. With a golden crust, juicy center, and a luxurious sauce, this dish transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary dining experience.

Last night, I served this dish to my family, and the reaction was pure delight. My teenager, usually unimpressed by steak, was amazed at the tender meat and velvety sauce. The secret? A perfectly heated pan and proper resting time for the steak.

Essential Ingredients and Selection Tips

  • Steak: Choose well-marbled cuts like ribeye or NY strip, and bring to room temperature for even cooking.
  • Butter: Use unsalted European-style butter for its rich, high-fat content.
  • Mushrooms: Opt for fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced uniformly for even cooking.
  • Heavy Cream: Use full-fat cream for the silkiest sauce.
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Detailed Cooking Instructions

Pan Preparation:
Heat a heavy-bottomed cast-iron skillet until smoking hot. This ensures the steak sears properly.
Steak Searing:
Pat steaks dry, season generously, and place in the hot pan. Sear for 4-5 minutes per side, depending on desired doneness.
Butter Basting:
Add butter, garlic, and fresh herbs to the pan. Tilt the skillet and spoon the melted butter over the steaks continuously.
Sauce Creation:
While the steaks rest, sauté mushrooms in the pan's leftover butter and fond. Add heavy cream and reduce until the sauce thickens.

Growing up in a steak-loving family, I learned that the secret to perfect steak lies in practice and patience. My father taught me the palm method for checking doneness, a technique I still use today.

Make-Ahead Strategy

While steaks are best cooked fresh, you can prepare the mushroom cream sauce in advance. Store it in the fridge and reheat gently before serving. Having your ingredients prepped ahead saves time during cooking.

Serving Suggestions

This steak pairs beautifully with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans. A glass of red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec enhances the flavors even further.

Chef's Essential Tips

  • Let steaks reach room temperature before cooking for even searing.
  • Resist the urge to flip the steak too early; it should release naturally when ready.
  • Save pan juices to enhance the mushroom cream sauce.

Final Reflection: This recipe showcases the beauty of simple yet meticulous cooking. Mastering the perfect pan-seared steak takes practice, but the rewards are worth it. Paired with a rich, savory mushroom cream sauce, this dish delivers the elegance of fine dining right to your table. Whether you're cooking for yourself or entertaining guests, this recipe reminds us that great food is all about patience, technique, and the joy of sharing delicious meals with loved ones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why should steaks rest before cooking?
Letting steaks come to room temperature ensures even cooking throughout the meat.
→ What's the best pan to use?
A cast-iron skillet is ideal as it retains heat well for perfect searing.
→ How do I know when the steak is done?
Use a meat thermometer or the finger test method to check for your preferred doneness.
→ Why baste the steaks?
Basting with garlic butter adds flavor and helps create a golden crust.
→ Can I make the sauce ahead?
The sauce is best made fresh using the pan drippings from cooking the steaks.

Garlic Butter Steak with Mushrooms

Perfectly seared steaks basted in garlic butter and served with a rich mushroom cream sauce - restaurant quality at home.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes
By: Mina

Category: Beef

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings

Dietary: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

→ Steak and Seasonings

01 4 New York strip steaks (7 ounce each, 1-inch thick)
02 Salt and cracked pepper to taste
03 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 4 tablespoons butter
05 6 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
06 6-8 sprigs of thyme, rosemary, or parsley

→ Mushroom Cream Sauce

07 2 cloves garlic, crushed
08 1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar or Worcestershire sauce
09 1 cup brown mushrooms, sliced
10 1/2 cup light or heavy cream

Instructions

Step 01

Let those steaks come to room temperature for 30 minutes, then season them generously with salt and pepper on all sides.

Step 02

Get your cast-iron skillet nice and hot over medium-high heat with a swirl of olive oil. Once it's smoking, carefully lay in two steaks at a time, cooking for 3 minutes on each side until beautifully browned.

Step 03

Lower the heat to medium-low, then add butter, thyme sprigs, and crushed garlic to the pan. Once the butter starts foaming, carefully tilt the pan and baste those steaks with the flavored butter for another 1-2 minutes until cooked to your liking.

Step 04

Move your first batch of steaks to a plate, pour over those delicious pan juices, and let them rest. Repeat the process with your remaining steaks, but this time, keep those final pan juices for your sauce.

Step 05

While your steaks are resting, sauté crushed garlic in those remaining pan juices until fragrant. Add your vinegar and mushrooms, cooking until tender, then stir in the cream. Season with salt and pepper until it's just right.

Notes

  1. This restaurant-quality steak dinner features a perfectly seared exterior, juicy interior, and rich mushroom cream sauce that makes the most of those flavorful pan drippings.
  2. Don't skip the resting time - it's crucial for keeping those steaks juicy and tender!

Tools You'll Need

  • Large cast-iron skillet or heavy pan
  • Large spoon for basting
  • Oven mitt

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy (butter, cream)

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 771
  • Total Fat: 62 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 4 g
  • Protein: 48 g