Garlic Herb Steak with Broccolini (Print Version)
Tender garlic herb steak paired with crisp roasted broccolini and lemon for a bold, satisfying dinner.
# List of Ingredients:
→ For the Steak
01 - 4 ribeye or sirloin steaks, 8 oz each
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
06 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
07 - 1 tsp kosher salt
08 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ For the Roasted Broccolini
09 - 1 lb broccolini, trimmed
10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
12 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
13 - 1 lemon, zested and sliced
→ Garnish
14 - Lemon wedges
15 - Fresh herbs
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and thyme. Mix well and set aside.
03 - Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Rub each steak with olive oil, then season all sides generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steaks for 2 to 3 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms. Remove from skillet and set aside.
05 - On a baking sheet, toss trimmed broccolini with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Arrange in a single layer and place lemon slices on top.
06 - Roast broccolini in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender-crisp with lightly charred edges.
07 - Return the skillet to medium heat. Place steaks back in the skillet and top each with a generous spoonful of the garlic-herb butter. Transfer the skillet to the oven during the last 5 to 7 minutes of broccolini roasting. Cook until steaks reach desired doneness: 125°F for rare or 135°F for medium-rare.
08 - Remove steaks from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Slice against the grain.
09 - Arrange sliced steak alongside roasted broccolini. Garnish with lemon wedges and additional fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The garlic herb butter melts into the steak like a dream, creating a rich finishing sauce you didnt even have to work for.
- Broccolini gets slightly charred and caramelized in the oven, picking up a nutty sweetness that plain broccoli never quite achieves.
- Everything cooks in under 40 minutes, which makes this feel fancy without consuming your entire evening.
02 -
- Skipping the rest period will cost you every bit of juiciness you worked so hard to build. Five minutes of patience makes all the difference.
- A meat thermometer is the single tool that separates a perfectly cooked steak from a guessing game. Invest in one and you will never overcook a piece of beef again.
03 -
- Take your steaks out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking so they come closer to room temperature, ensuring even cooking from edge to center.
- Baste the steaks with the melting herb butter using a spoon during the final minutes in the skillet for an extra layer of flavor that soaks into every crevice of the crust.