Pan-Seared Bistro Steak with Garlic Herb Butter

Name: Pan-Seared Bistro Steak with Garlic Herb Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 sirloin steaks (about 8 ounces each, patted dry); 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 pound asparagus (ends trimmed); 2 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened); 2 garlics (minced); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped); 0.25 shallot (finely minced); 0.25 cup dry red wine

Juicy pan-seared steak topped with a flavorful garlic and herb butter, served alongside tender roasted asparagus. A sophisticated yet simple meal perfect for a relaxed Saturday evening.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: French
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $11.87/serving

Dietary

Egg-Free
Gluten-Free
High-Protein
Keto
Low-Carb
Low-Sugar
Nut-Free
Soy-Free

Ingredients

2 sirloin steaks (about 8 ounces each, patted dry)
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 pound asparagus (ends trimmed)
2 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened)
2 garlics (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
0.25 shallot (finely minced)
0.25 cup dry red wine

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare a pan for roasting asparagus.
Toss the asparagus with 0.5 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
While asparagus roasts, pat the sirloin steak dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, and chopped fresh parsley. If using, add finely minced shallot. Mix until well combined. This is your garlic herb butter.
Heat the remaining 0.5 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron works best) over medium-high heat until shimmering and almost smoking.
Carefully place the seasoned sirloin steak in the hot skillet. For medium-rare, cook for 3-4 minutes per side. For medium, cook for 4-5 minutes per side. Adjust cooking time for desired doneness.
For an optional pan sauce: If desired, remove sirloin steak from pan. Deglaze the skillet with dry red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced, then turn off heat.
Transfer the cooked sirloin steak to a cutting board and immediately top each steak with a dollop of the garlic herb butter. Let the steaks rest for 5-7 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute.
Serve the sliced Pan-Seared Bistro Steak with Garlic Herb Butter alongside the roasted asparagus. Drizzle with pan sauce if made.

Notes

For best results, take steaks out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature. This promotes more even cooking. A side of crusty bread would be wonderful for soaking up any extra butter and juices.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 709
Protein: 55.4 g
Carbohydrates: 7.2 g
Fat: 47.3 g
Fiber: 2.2 g
Sodium: 673 mg
Saturated Fat: 21 g
Sugar: 2.7 g
Cholesterol: 185 mg