Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Garlic Butter Brazilian Steak, a dish that brings steakhouse-quality dining right to your kitchen in just 15 minutes. This recipe features succulent skirt steak, seasoned to perfection and topped with a golden garlic butter sauce infused with fresh herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressive gatherings, this easy-to-make meal is sure to become a family favorite. The garlic butter elevates the beef’s natural flavors while adding a delightful twist that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium cloves garlic
- Kosher salt
- 1.5 lb skirt steak (trimmed and cut into 4 pieces)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 oz unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic: Peel, smash, and mince the garlic with a pinch of salt until finely chopped.
- Cook the Steak: Season both sides of the skirt steak with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a heavy-duty skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Brown the steak for about 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare, then let it rest.
- Make the Garlic Butter: In a small skillet over low heat, melt unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and cook gently until lightly golden, about 4 minutes.
- Serve: Slice the rested steak and drizzle with garlic butter. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of steak (106g)
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 313 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with different herbs such as thyme or rosemary in your garlic butter. If you prefer more spice, consider adding red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.