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Pan-Seared Steak in Butter Sauce

Pan-Seared Steak in Butter Sauce for Gourmet Comfort at Home

This Pan-Seared Steak in Butter Sauce offers restaurant-quality flavor in just 20 minutes, making it a delicious low-carb dinner option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 steaks
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Steak
  • 1 pound Beef Steak Strips Flank or NY strip are excellent substitutes.
  • 1 tablespoon Oil Use olive or avocado oil.
  • to taste teaspoon Salt
  • to taste teaspoon Pepper
For the Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted for better control over seasoning.
  • 2 tablespoons Shallots Can substitute with yellow onions.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Can be replaced with garlic powder.
  • 2 teaspoons Thyme Rosemary or omit as substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Chives Green onions can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Pepper Flakes Adjust according to heat preference.
For Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Swap with any hot sauce or omit for a milder version.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Tamari is a great gluten-free alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Vinegar can serve as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Dijon can replace it or omit.
  • 1 cup Beef Stock Vegetable stock works as a substitute.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pan-Seared Steak in Butter Sauce
  1. In a bowl, combine a drizzle of oil, Sriracha, pepper, and soy sauce to create a marinade. Add the beef steak strips and coat them well. Cover and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of butter. Sear the marinated steak strips lightly with salt and pepper, for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden-brown. Transfer the steak to a covered plate to rest.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium, add more butter if needed, and sauté shallots and garlic for about 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Add thyme, chives, and chili pepper flakes, then pour in lemon juice, mustard, and beef stock, scraping any brown bits. Let simmer for about 5 minutes until reduced by half.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter into the sauce until melted completely. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Return the rested steak to the skillet, reheating briefly in the sauce for about a minute. Serve with the butter sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ouncesCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 20gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Sear in batches for even browning and let the steak rest to keep it juicy. Adjust heat as necessary during cooking.

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