The Easiest Pan-Seared Steak
The Easiest Pan-Seared Steak
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Category
Dinner
Cuisine
American
Author:
Weeknight Dinner Party
Servings
2
Prep Time
35 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Calories
260
Steak doesn’t need much. It just needs attention. A hot pan. Good butter. A few aromatics doing their thing in the background. And a moment—right at the end—where everything comes together.
This is that recipe. The one you fall back on when you want something that feels a little elevated but doesn’t ask much of you. No marinades. No overthinking. Just a simple method that lets the steak speak for itself.
Make No Mis-Steak is the hero here—bringing salt, pepper, and depth into balance so you don’t have to think twice about seasoning.
It’s fast, it’s forgiving, and when you get it right, it feels like you knew what you were doing all along.
Why You’ll Love It
Minimal ingredients: Just steak, butter, garlic, and herbs
Fast: Done in under 20 minutes
Restaurant-quality: Crisp crust, juicy center
Foolproof method: Hard to mess up once you know the rhythm
One blend does the work: Make No Mis-Steak brings it all together
Ingredients
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1 NY Strip Steak
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 cloves garlic
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1 sprig of rosemary
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1-2 Tablespoons, Make No Mis-Steak
Directions
Prep the steak. Take the steak out of the fridge 30–45 minutes before cooking. Pat it dry with paper towels and season generously on all sides with Make No Mis-Steak.
Heat the pan. Place a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat. Let it get very hot—this is where your crust comes from.
Sear the steak. Place the steak in the pan and let it cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes until a deep crust forms. Flip and repeat on the other side.
Add butter and aromatics. Lower the heat slightly. Add butter, smashed garlic cloves, and the rosemary sprig to the pan.
Baste. Tilt the pan slightly and use a spoon to continuously baste the steak with the melted butter for 1–2 minutes.
Finish cooking. Continue cooking on the stove or transfer to a 400°F oven until the steak reaches your desired doneness.
Rest. Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. This keeps it juicy.
Recipe Note
Considerations
Dry steak = better crust: Moisture is the enemy of a good sear. Pat it dry thoroughly.
Don’t move it too soon: Let the crust develop before flipping. If it sticks, it’s not ready yet.
Butter timing matters: Add butter after the initial sear so it doesn’t burn.
Use a thermometer (if you want precision)
Rare: 120–125°F
Medium rare: 130–135°F
Medium: 135–145°F
Resting is non-negotiable: Cut too early and you lose the juices you just worked for.
Serving Suggestions
Sliced with flaky salt on top
With roasted potatoes or fries
Alongside a simple arugula salad
With a glass of red wine and nothing else
On a cutting board in the center of the table (best move)
Variations
Garlic Overload: Add extra smashed cloves and let them soften in the butter—spreadable and rich.
Herb Swap: Thyme works just as well as rosemary for a slightly softer herb note.
Spicy Finish: Add a pinch of crushed red pepper to the butter for a subtle kick.
Compound Butter Finish: Top with a quick butter mixed with herbs and a squeeze of lemon.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 2
- per serving
- Calories
- 260
- Carbs
- 1 grams
- Protein
- 42 grams
- 84%
- Fat
- 19 grams
- 25%
- Saturated Fat
- 9 grams
- 45%
- Cholesterol
- 65 milligrams
- 23%
- Sodium
- 220 milligrams
- 9%
- Iron
- 2 milligrams
- 11%