Steakhouse Garlic Butter Steak

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This classic steakhouse dish features tender ribeye or sirloin steak seared to perfection and topped with a savory garlic-herb butter blend. The accompanying fries are baked until crisp and golden, making a perfect complement. Cooking involves seasoning steaks with olive oil, salt, and pepper, searing in a hot skillet, and finishing with a flavorful butter mix. Fries are tossed in oil and baked on a wire rack for extra crispiness. Ideal for a gluten-free option if prepared carefully. Serve warm with extra garlic butter for rich flavor.

Updated on Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:56:00 GMT
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A classic steakhouse favorite featuring perfectly seared steak topped with rich garlic-herb butter, served with crisp golden fries.

I first made this meal for a special weekend dinner with friends, and it quickly became everyone's favorite whenever we crave a real steakhouse experience at home. The garlic butter melts perfectly over the hot steak, creating an unforgettable taste.

Ingredients

  • Steak: 4 boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks (about 225 g (8 oz) each), room temperature, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1½ tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Garlic Butter: 100 g (7 tbsp) unsalted butter (softened), 3 cloves garlic (finely minced), 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped), 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp lemon juice, ½ tsp salt
  • Fries: 800 g (1¾ lbs) russet potatoes (peeled and cut into fries), 3 tbsp vegetable oil, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Prep the Fries:
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Place a wire rack over a baking sheet. Toss potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on rack in a single layer. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
Make Garlic Butter:
While fries cook, mix butter, garlic, parsley, thyme, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Chill for 10 minutes.
Prepare the Steaks:
Pat steaks dry. Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Sear the Steaks:
Heat heavy skillet over high heat. Sear steaks 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare or desired doneness.
Finish and Rest:
Transfer steaks to a plate. Top with a generous spoonful of garlic butter. Rest 5 minutes.
Serve:
Serve steaks with fries and extra garlic butter on the side.
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This recipe always brings the family together for memorable dinners—everyone loves customizing their steak with extra garlic butter and grabbing the crispiest fries!

Required Tools

Heavy skillet or cast iron pan, baking sheet with wire rack, mixing bowls, knife and cutting board, tongs

Allergen Information

Contains dairy (butter). Fries are gluten-free if no cross-contamination—check oil and surfaces if necessary. Always verify ingredient labels if serving to those with allergies.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories: 690, Total Fat: 44 g, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 40 g

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Serve with bold red wine for the full steakhouse experience. Enjoy every tender, buttery bite!

Recipe FAQ

What cut of steak works best for this dish?

Boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks around 8 oz each are ideal for tenderness and flavor.

How can I achieve perfectly crispy fries?

Soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before baking on a wire rack to ensure maximum crispiness.

Can the dish be gluten-free?

Yes, by ensuring fries are prepared without flour and avoiding cross-contamination, the dish suits gluten-free diets.

What herbs are used in the garlic butter?

Fresh parsley and thyme are combined with garlic, lemon juice, and butter to create a rich topping.

How long should the steak rest after cooking?

Let the steak rest for about 5 minutes after searing to retain juices and enhance tenderness.

Steakhouse Garlic Butter Steak

Seared steak enhanced with garlic butter served alongside golden, crispy fries for a hearty meal.

Prep duration
20 min
Cook duration
30 min
Complete duration
50 min
Created by Ethan Walker


Skill Level Medium

Heritage American

Output 4 Portions

Dietary considerations No Gluten

Components

Steak

01 4 boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks, about 8 oz each, at room temperature
02 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
04 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Garlic Butter

01 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
02 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
03 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
04 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
05 1 teaspoon lemon juice
06 1/2 teaspoon salt

Fries

01 1 3/4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
02 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
03 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method

Phase 01

Prepare oven and rack: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Position a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.

Phase 02

Bake fries: Toss the cut potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange them evenly on the wire rack. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once halfway, until fries are golden and crisp.

Phase 03

Make garlic herb butter: While fries bake, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Chill the mixture for 10 minutes.

Phase 04

Season steaks: Pat steaks dry. Rub each steak with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper evenly.

Phase 05

Sear steaks: Heat a heavy skillet or cast iron pan over high heat. Sear steaks for 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or cook to preferred doneness.

Phase 06

Rest steaks with garlic butter: Transfer the steaks to a plate and spoon a generous portion of garlic butter on top. Let rest for 5 minutes to retain juices.

Phase 07

Serve: Plate the steaks alongside the crispy fries. Serve additional garlic butter on the side as desired.

Tools needed

  • Heavy skillet or cast iron pan
  • Baking sheet with wire rack
  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Tongs

Allergy details

Review each ingredient for potential allergens and consult with healthcare providers if you're uncertain about sensitivities.
  • Contains dairy due to butter.
  • Fries are gluten-free if prepared without cross-contamination; verify oil and surface cleanliness.

Nutritional information (each portion)

These values are provided as estimates only and shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.
  • Energy: 690
  • Fats: 44 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Proteins: 40 g