This restaurant-quality steak dinner comes together in just 20 minutes but tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen! Our foolproof method guarantees a perfect medium-rare steak every time – juicy on the inside with an irresistible golden crust, swimming in a luxurious garlic-herb butter sauce. Paired with crispy roasted asparagus and golden baby potatoes, it’s a complete meal that will impress any dinner guest.
Creamy Garlic Butter Steak with Roasted Vegetables 🥩 | 20-Minute Gourmet Dinner!
Description
Transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dining experience with this showstopping steak dinner. We use a simple reverse-sear technique to achieve that perfect crust while keeping the interior tender and pink. The garlic-herb butter adds incredible depth of flavor, and the roasted vegetables cook alongside for maximum convenience.
Ingredients
For the Steak:
For the Garlic Herb Butter:
For the Roasted Vegetables:
Optional Garnishes:
Instructions
Prep the Steak:
- Remove steaks from fridge 30 minutes before cooking
- Pat extremely dry with paper towels
- Season generously on all sides with salt and pepper
Sear to Perfection:
- Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking hot
- Add oil and swirl to coat
- Carefully place steaks in pan and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes
- Flip using tongs and cook other side for 3 minutes for medium-rare
Create the Butter Sauce:
- Reduce heat to medium
- Add butter, garlic, and herbs to pan
- As butter melts, tilt pan and continuously spoon over steaks for 1-2 minutes
- Optional: add lemon juice to the butter
Roast the Vegetables:
- Toss vegetables with oil and seasonings
- Roast at 400°F for 12-15 minutes while steak cooks
- Broil last 2 minutes for extra crispness
Rest and Serve:
- Transfer steaks to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes
- Slice against the grain
- Drizzle with remaining pan butter sauce
- Arrange with roasted vegetables and garnish
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 550kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 38g59%
- Saturated Fat 16g80%
- Cholesterol 145mg49%
- Sodium 480mg20%
- Potassium 890mg26%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Dietary Fiber 4g16%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 35g70%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Pro Tips
- For perfect doneness: 120°F rare, 130°F medium-rare
- Let steak rest 5 minutes before slicing
- Use leftover herb butter for mashed potatoes or bread
