Pan-Seared Steak with Garlic Butter

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat and adds a similar richness.

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork chop

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork chop is often less expensive.

Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-duty pan over medium-high heat for at least 2-3 minutes or until smoking.

Pat each steak dry with a paper towel. Generously season both sides with salt and pepper.

Add the olive oil to the pan followed by the steak. Sear steak for 3-4 minutes on each side. Resist the urge to flip until the first side is browned.

Remove steak from heat and rest for at least 5 minutes. Top with a scoop of the garlic butter and serve.

While the steak is cooking, gently stir all the ingredients for the butter in a small bowl.

Cooking Techniques

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