Steakhouse Garlic Butter Steak

Featured in: Weekend Comfort Plates

This dish features tender, seared steaks enhanced by a flavorful garlic butter blend made with fresh herbs and lemon juice. Crispy golden fries baked to perfection accompany the steaks, offering a satisfying contrast of textures. Ideal for a hearty main course, it combines simple techniques like pan-searing and oven-baking to deliver a rich, comforting experience. Preparing the fries with a wire rack ensures crispiness without deep-frying, while resting the steaks under the garlic butter elevates their flavor and juiciness.

Updated on Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:46:00 GMT
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A classic steakhouse favorite featuring perfectly seared steak topped with rich garlic&herb butter, served with crisp golden fries.

I remember making this for my family on a Friday night& we all gathered around the table to enjoy juicy steaks and crispy fries, feeling like we were dining out without leaving home.

Ingredients

  • Steak: 4 boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks (about 225 g / 8 oz each), room temperature, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1½ tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Garlic Butter: 100 g (7 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened, 3 cloves garlic, finely minced, 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp lemon juice, ½ tsp salt
  • Fries: 800 g (1¾ lbs) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Prepare Fries:
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Place a wire rack over a baking sheet. Toss the potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the rack in a single layer. Bake for 30–35 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
Make Garlic Butter:
Mix butter, garlic, parsley, thyme, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Chill for 10 minutes.
Season Steaks:
Pat steaks dry. Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Sear Steaks:
Heat a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat. Sear steaks 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to desired doneness.
Finish & Serve:
Transfer steaks to a plate, top with a generous spoonful of garlic butter, and rest 5 minutes. Serve steaks with fries and extra garlic butter on the side.
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This meal quickly became a family tradition—there&s something about the sizzling steak and buttery aroma that brings everyone together.

Required Tools

Heavy skillet or cast iron pan, baking sheet with wire rack, mixing bowls, knife and cutting board, tongs

Allergen Information

Contains dairy (butter). Fries are gluten&free if no cross-contamination—always verify ingredient labels for allergies.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories: 690, Total Fat: 44 g, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 40 g

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Enjoy this steakhouse classic whenever you crave a special meal with minimal effort. The combination of juicy steak and crispy fries can turn any dinner into a celebration.

Steakhouse Garlic Butter Steak

Perfectly seared steak topped with garlic-herb butter, served alongside crisp golden fries for a classic meal.

Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
30 minutes
Complete time
50 minutes
Created by Fungeniusrecipe Chloe Anderson

Recipe category Weekend Comfort Plates

Skill level Medium

Cuisine type American

Portions 4 Number of servings

Dietary details Free from gluten

What You Need

Steak

01 4 boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks, about 8 oz each, room temperature
02 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
04 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Garlic Butter

01 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
02 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
03 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
04 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
05 1 teaspoon lemon juice
06 ½ teaspoon salt

Fries

01 1¾ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
02 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
03 ½ teaspoon salt
04 ¼ teaspoon black pepper

How to Make

Step 01

Prepare oven and baking setup: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a wire rack over a baking sheet to allow air circulation beneath the fries.

Step 02

Bake the fries: Toss the cut potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Arrange them in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp.

Step 03

Mix garlic herb butter: Combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm up.

Step 04

Season steaks: Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Rub evenly with olive oil, then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 05

Sear the steaks: Heat a heavy skillet or cast iron pan over high heat until very hot. Sear steaks for 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness, adjusting time as preferred.

Step 06

Rest and serve: Transfer the steaks to a plate. Top each with a generous dollop of garlic butter and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving with fries and extra herb butter on the side.

Equipment needed

  • Heavy skillet or cast iron pan
  • Baking sheet with wire rack
  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Tongs

Allergy details

Don’t forget to check each item for allergens. Talk to a healthcare professional if you’re unsure.
  • Contains dairy from butter
  • Gluten-free if fries are prepared without flour and cross-contamination is avoided

Nutrition (each serving)

These nutrition facts are for reference only. Always consult an expert for medical advice.
  • Calorie count: 690
  • Fat content: 44 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Protein content: 40 g