Sizzling Cowboy Butter Steak Recipe
Savor the irresistible flavors of our Sizzling Cowboy Butter Steak Recipe. This dish transforms a typical steak dinner into a gourmet experience, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. With its rich cowboy butter sauce infused with garlic, herbs, and zesty lemon, every bite bursts with savory goodness. Plus, it’s quick to prepare—just 40 minutes from start to finish! Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or simply craving something special, this recipe is sure to elevate your dinner game.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick of butter (mostly melted)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon chives or green onions (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Steak of your choice (ribeye or sirloin recommended)
Instructions
- Allow steak to reach room temperature; pat dry and season with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Preheat a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking.
- Add avocado oil and sear the steak until browned on both sides.
- After flipping, add butter, garlic, and herbs to the pan; spoon melted butter over the steak.
- Cook until desired doneness is reached (medium-rare at 130°F).
- Let the steak rest for five minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, mix softened butter with parsley, green onions, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, zest, and spices until creamy.
- Serve slices topped with cowboy butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg