Description
Succulent lemon herb butter steak with fluffy mashed potatoes delivers restaurant-quality comfort right to home kitchens. Fresh herbs and zesty lemon elevate this classic dish, promising a memorable meal you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ribeye steaks, about 1-inch thick
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
Steak Seasoning and Butter Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 zest of lemon
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) freshly chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) freshly chopped thyme
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Mashed Potato Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Craft a zesty compound butter by blending softened butter with finely grated lemon zest, chopped parsley, minced thyme, crushed garlic, and a delicate sprinkle of salt until thoroughly integrated. Reserve the mixture at room temperature.
- Liberally coat each steak with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, ensuring comprehensive seasoning across the entire surface.
- Preheat a heavy skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering and nearly smoking, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully place seasoned steaks into the hot skillet, allowing them to sear undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until a rich golden-brown crust develops.
- Flip the steaks and continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes, targeting medium-rare doneness with an internal temperature of 135°F.
- Remove skillet from heat and immediately crown each steak with a generous medallion of prepared herb butter, permitting it to luxuriously melt and cascade over the meat.
- Submerge whole potatoes in heavily salted water, bringing to a rolling boil and maintaining a vigorous simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Thoroughly drain potatoes and return them to the warm pot, allowing residual heat to evaporate excess moisture.
- Incorporate warmed milk and butter into the potatoes, vigorously mashing until achieving a cloud-like, creamy consistency.
- Season mashed potatoes with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal preference.
- Elegantly plate the herb-buttered steaks alongside the pillowy mashed potatoes, drizzling any remaining pan juices for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, well-marbled steak cuts like ribeye or New York strip for the most tender and flavorful result.
- Allow steaks to reach room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and perfect doneness.
- Pat steaks dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust when searing.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature for precise cooking: 130-135°F for medium-rare, 140-145°F for medium.
- For dairy-free alternatives, replace butter with olive oil or plant-based butter in both steak and potato preparations.
- Enhance herb butter by adding chopped chives or rosemary for extra aromatic complexity.
- Create a gluten-free version by ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially seasonings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 1095
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 85 g
- Saturated Fat: 38 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 41 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 76 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg