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Pan-fried garlic butter steak served with crispy potatoes and asparagus.

Pan-Fried Garlic Butter Steak with Crispy Potatoes and Asparagus

A hearty dish featuring perfectly cooked steak alongside crispy potatoes and vibrant asparagus, celebrating rich flavors and satisfying comfort.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 750 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes

  • 1 pound small potatoes, halved

For the Steak

  • 1 (1.5”-2” thick) ribeye steak Use a high-quality ribeye for best flavor.
  • Kosher salt Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Season generously.

For Cooking

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil Heat until smoking.
  • 4 tablespoons butter Use unsalted butter for basting.
  • 8 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 sprigs thyme

For the Asparagus

  • 8 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Add the potatoes to a medium-sized pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and continue to cook until the potatoes are tender, about 6-8 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set aside.
  • Season the steak generously all over with salt and pepper.

Cooking the Steak

  • Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet over high heat until beginning to smoke.
  • Add the steak to the skillet and cook, flipping every 30 seconds for a total of 4 minutes, or until a brown crust forms. Sear the sides as well.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter, garlic, and herb sprigs.
  • Once the butter has melted, tilt the pan slightly so that the butter collects, and use a spoon to splash the steak with the hot butter for about 3-4 minutes until desired doneness is reached.
  • Set the steak aside to rest.

Cooking the Vegetables

  • Place the potatoes back into the skillet, cut-side-down. Make space for asparagus in the center of the skillet and add it.
  • Cook, tossing the asparagus occasionally (but leaving the potatoes undisturbed) until the asparagus is just tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Remove the asparagus and set aside. Continue to cook the potatoes until golden, about 2 more minutes.

Serving

  • Slice the steak against the grain if desired, and serve it alongside the crispy potatoes and the vibrant asparagus.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.
Keyword Asparagus, Comfort Food, Crispy Potatoes, Garlic Butter, Steak