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Juicy Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak
This pan-seared sirloin steak is seared in a screaming-hot cast iron skillet, then basted with garlic herb butter until perfectly juicy and tender. Ready in under 15 minutes, it's the easiest way to get a restaurant-quality steak at home — no grill required
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 21 oz sirloin steak, cut into 2 large steaks
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil, (avocado oil or light olive oil)
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, half lightly crushed and half thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 45 minutes before cooking. Pat completely dry with paper towels. This step is essential for achieving a proper crust. Season generously on all sides with salt and pepper, pressing it into the surface.
- Place a heavy skillet (cast iron is ideal) over medium-high heat. Allow it to heat for several minutes until very hot.
- Add the oil and let it shimmer. The pan must be hot before the steak goes in as this ensures caramelization rather than steaming.
- Add the steaks to the pan and do not move them. Sear for 3 minutes, until a deep golden-brown crust forms. If the steak sticks when you try to lift it, it’s not ready to flip. Flip and sear the second side for a further 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the butter, crushed garlic, and thyme to the pan. As the butter melts and begins to foam, tilt the pan slightly and spoon the butter continuously over the steaks for 1–2 minutes.
- Cook to your preferred doneness: 130–135°F for medium-rare or 138–140°F for medium.
- Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Resting allows juices to redistribute, keeping the steak moist and preventing excess pooling when sliced. Once rested, slice the steak against the grain.
- Stir the chopped parsley into the warm butter. Return the sliced steak to the pan, spoon the garlic herb butter over the sliced steak. Finish with extra parsley and a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Juicy Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak
Amount per Serving
Calories
684
% Daily Value*
Fat
44
g
68
%
Saturated Fat
20
g
125
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
16
g
Cholesterol
242
mg
81
%
Sodium
2502
mg
109
%
Potassium
1127
mg
32
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
66
g
132
%
Vitamin A
1375
IU
28
%
Vitamin C
18
mg
22
%
Calcium
141
mg
14
%
Iron
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. Although whatsinthepan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
