Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Resting Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
For best sear, ensure the steak is well-dried and the pan is preheated until shimmering; crowding the pan will steam the meat, so work in batches. Choose a tender cut like sirloin, strip, or ribeye and cut uniformly for even cooking. Adjust garlic to taste, but cook it briefly to avoid bitterness, and finish with lemon for balance. If using salted butter, reduce added salt slightly. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter, and add mushrooms or cherry tomatoes for variation.