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Ah, just a romantic evening for you and your partner! This is exactly what you need! And it's made complete with these Date Night Steaks! These are perfectly pan-seared steaks, with the rosy interior and juicy, beefy flavor you love about the best steaks, and just a hint of seasoning to bring the most out of their natural flavor! Being basted in melted butter and garlic doesn't hurt either. Date Night Steaks are easy to make too, which makes them ideal for a dinner that celebrates your love!
Ingredients
- 2 (1-pound) rib-eye steaks, can substitute New York strip steak or top sirloin steak
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs
Directions
Step 1 -Pat the steaks dry with paper towels.
Step 2 -Generously season the steaks on both sides with the salt, the black pepper, the garlic powder, and the smoked paprika.
Step 3 -Preheat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 4 -Add the olive oil to the hot skillet and swirl it to coat the bottom.
Step 5 -Add the steaks to the hot oil and sear the steaks on one side, undisturbed, until a brown crust forms on the bottom, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 6 -Using tongs, flip the steaks and sear them, undisturbed, until a brown crust forms on the bottom, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 7 -Reduce the heat to medium.
Step 8 -Add the butter, the garlic cloves, and the thyme sprigs beside the steaks in the pan.
Step 9 -Slightly tilt the pan so the melted butter pools and continually spoon it over the steaks until the steaks reach an internal temperature of at least 130 degrees F for medium-rare, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 10 -Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and allow them to rest until they reach an internal temperature of at least 135 degrees F for medium-rare, about 5-10 minutes.
Step 11 -Optionally, slice the steaks against the grain.
Step 12 -Serve.
