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Sizzling Cowboy Butter Steak

A luxurious steak topped with a rich cowboy butter, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Steak
Calories: 800
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cowboy Butter
  • 1 stick butter mostly melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 lemon zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chives or green onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
  • to taste Salt and pepper adjusted to taste
  • 1 sprig rosemary optional for cast iron preparation
  • 1 clove smashed garlic optional for cast iron preparation
Steak
  • 2 pieces ribeye steaks or any preferred cut

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Allow your steak to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. Pat it dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
  3. In a bowl, mix the softened butter with parsley, green onions, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, zest, and spices until creamy.
Cooking
  1. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until it's smoking hot.
  2. Add a splash of avocado oil to the skillet; then place your steak in and listen to that satisfying sizzle!
  3. After about 3-4 minutes, flip the steak. Add in the European butter, remaining minced garlic, and herbs while spooning the melted butter over the steak.
  4. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness; aim for medium rare at 130°F.
  5. Once cooked, let it rest for at least 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
  6. Slice the steak against the grain and top it with a generous dollop of cowboy butter, watching it melt into the meat as you serve.

Notes

Feel free to modify or substitute the herbs in the cowboy butter according to your preference. Always allow your steak to rest after cooking for a juicy and flavorful bite.