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Garlic Butter Steak with Crispy Parmesan

Two thick-cut steaks seared until golden, basted with garlicky browned butter, then topped with crispy parmesan crust. A restaurant-quality dinner ready in under 20 minutes.

Total time
18 min
Servings
2
Calories
612
Protein
48g
Garlic Butter Steak with Crispy Parmesan
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high until smoking, about 2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Sear steaks 90 seconds per side without moving. Surface should be dark golden brown.

  4. Step 4

    Add butter, garlic, and thyme to pan. Tilt and baste steaks for 2 minutes until butter froths.

  5. Step 5

    Sprinkle parmesan thickly over each steak. Let it crisp for 45 seconds, then flip and crisp the other side 45 seconds.

  6. Step 6

    Transfer steaks to a plate. Pour pan sauce over top. Rest 2 minutes before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch heavy cast-iron or stainless steel skillet
  • paper towels
  • microplane or fine grater
  • tongs

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