Filet Steak with Garlic and Thyme Butter
This is a very common way to cook steak. Seasoned only with salt and pepper then finished by basting with garlic and thyme butter for a perfect flavor that doesn’t drown out the taste of the steak. I aim for medium rare (135F internal temperature. Adjust cooking times to your desired rareness and use meat thermometer if you are unsure.
Filet Steak with Garlic and Thyme Butter
This is a very common way to cook steak. Seasoned only with salt and pepper then finished by basting with garlic and thyme butter for a perfect flavor that doesn’t drown out the taste of the steak. I aim for medium rare (135F internal temperature. Adjust cooking times to your desired rareness and use meat thermometer if you are unsure.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Make sure steak is room temperature, or close to, before prepping. Cooking steak straight out of the fridge does not allow for accurate temperature readings and could warrant undercooked steak.
- 2
Pat dry. Season all sides with salt and pepper and allow meat to sweat for 5 minutes. Add 2 tbs of light olive oil to the pan and turn the stove on high heat until the pan is smoking hot. (make sure your vent fan is on or a window is open because searing steak can become very smoky).
- 3
Place the steak(s) on the pan evenly, do not over crowd the pan and make sure the steaks are not touching one another. Give each steak one firm press after setting it in the pan to make sure the whole steak is touching the pan. Allow to cook for 3 minutes.
- 4
Flip steak and add 2 tbs of butter, a glove of garlic and some fresh thyme. Lower heat to medium. Allow the butter to melt and baste the steak with the garlic butter. (lifting the pan slightly to allow the butter to run to one side and spooning the butter on top of the steak) cook for additional 3 minutes, basting only for the first 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Using tongs, pick up the steak and sear the sides for about 20 seconds each to get a nice crust that will lock in the juices and flavor.
- 6
Remove steaks and place on cutting board to rest for 8-10 minutes.
- 7
Cut the steak against the grain and enjoy.
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