Black Garlic Butter Steak Dinner Recipe
Get ready for a melt-in-your-mouth steak dinner with flavorful black garlic butter. 🍽️
I'll guide you through the necessary tools, ingredients, and steps to make this yummy dish at home.
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet or heavy frying pan
- Meat thermometer
- Tongs
- Small bowl
- Spoon or a small whisk
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- These tools make preparing and cooking the steak simple.
- The skillet ensures even cooking, while a thermometer helps achieve the perfect doneness.
- Tongs allow effortless flipping, and a spoon or whisk aids in mixing the butter spread.
Ingredients
- Steak ribeye or sirloin: 2 pieces
- Black garlic cloves: 4 to 5 mashed
- Butter: 4 tablespoons softened
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme: 1 tablespoon chopped
- All these ingredients come together to create a rich and savory experience.
- The black garlic provides a sweet umami flavor.
Combining it with softened butter creates a smooth spread that pairs perfectly with the juicy steak.
Instructions
- Prepare butter: Mix the mashed black garlic with softened butter and chopped thyme in the small bowl.
- Season steaks: Rub both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat skillet: On medium-high, add a little oil and wait for it to shimmer.
- Cook steaks: In the hot skillet, sear each side for about 4 minutes.
- Use tongs to flip and a thermometer for doneness.
- Rest and serve: Let steaks rest for 5 minutes, then top with black garlic butter before serving.
- These steps are all you need to achieve a perfectly cooked steak.
Allowing the steak to rest ensures juicy results, while the finishing butter brings a mouthwatering burst of flavor. 🍽️
Notes
Black garlic butter can also enhance roasted vegetables or bread. 🍞
I suggest storing any extra butter in the fridge for later use.
The steak pairs nicely with a fresh salad or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Cooking with simple, high-quality ingredients makes a significant difference in taste and enjoyment!
Enjoy your steak night! 😋