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Pan-Seared Steak in Butter Sauce

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Tender flank steak strips are pan-seared to perfection and served in a luscious butter sauce infused with garlic, shallots, and fresh herbs. This dish is packed with flavor and perfect for a special dinner or gathering.


Ingredients

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For the marinade:

    • 1/4 cup soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
    • Fresh cracked black pepper

For the steak and sauce:

  • 1lb flank steak, cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Pinch of red chili pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced chives
  • 1/2 cup beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and fresh cracked pepper
  • Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Marinate the steak: Combine soy sauce, olive oil, Sriracha, and black pepper in a bowl. Add steak strips, coat well, and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Sear the steak: In a hot skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter and sear the steak strips until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter, shallots, garlic, chili flakes, mustard, thyme, and chives. Cook until fragrant. Add beef stock, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens.
  4. Combine and serve: Return steak to the skillet, coat with sauce, and cook briefly. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red chili pepper flakes or Sriracha.
  • Adjust the cooking time based on desired steak doneness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 750 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg