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Juicy sliced steak with roasted potatoes and herb butter on a white plate.

How to Cook Sirloin Steak

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course beef, main, steak
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 288 kcal

Ingredients
  

Sirloin Steaks

  • 2 sirloin steaks
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper

Garlic Butter

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl combine the softened butter with the minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, and season with a pinch of sea salt. Roll the garlic butter with parchment paper into a log and keep in the fridge until set.
    Creamy garlic butter with chopped garlic and fresh parsley in a rustic bowl.
  • Bring the steaks to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before cooking and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Heat a skillet to high heat then add the olive oil.
    Juicy raw steaks seasoned with salt and pepper on a white dish.
  • Place the steaks in the hot skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness and preferred doneness.
    Juicy raw steak seasoned with salt and pepper in a black skillet.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and add the garlic butter. Spoon the melted garlic butter over the steaks until well-covered.
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  • Place the Steaks on a cutting board and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra garlic butter on the side and enjoy with your favorite sides!
    Juicy raw steak on wooden cutting board, ready to cook, high-quality food photography.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 67mgFiber: 0.1g
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