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Perfect Butter Basted Cast Iron Steak Recipe with Fresh Herbs Easy and Juicy

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A quick and easy recipe for a thick, juicy steak basted with butter and fresh herbs in a cast iron skillet, delivering steakhouse flavor at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 thick-cut ribeye or New York strip steak (1 to 1.5 inches thick, 12–16 oz / 340–450 g)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed but left whole
  • Coarse kosher salt or sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional, for preheating the pan)

Instructions

  1. Bring the steak to room temperature by taking it out of the fridge about 30–45 minutes before cooking.
  2. Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Season both sides liberally with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  3. Preheat your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until very hot.
  4. Add about 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the pan and swirl to coat.
  5. Place the steak in the pan carefully and let it cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes for medium-rare on a 1-inch steak (add an extra minute per side for thicker steaks).
  6. Flip the steak, then add the butter, smashed garlic, rosemary, and thyme to the pan.
  7. Tilt the pan slightly and continuously spoon the melted butter and herbs over the steak for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Check doneness with a meat thermometer: 125°F (52°C) for rare, 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare, or 145°F (63°C) for medium.
  9. Remove the steak from the skillet and place it on a warm plate. Tent loosely with foil and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
  10. Slice against the grain and spoon any leftover butter and herbs from the pan over the top before serving.

Notes

Let the steak rest after cooking to allow juices to redistribute for maximum juiciness. Use softened butter to avoid burning. Fresh herbs are recommended for best flavor. If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, a heavy stainless steel pan can be used but may not produce the same crust.

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Keywords: butter basted steak, cast iron steak, ribeye steak, New York strip, fresh herbs, rosemary, thyme, easy steak recipe, juicy steak, steakhouse flavor

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