Pan-Seared Steak with Garlic Herb Butter and Roasted Potatoes

Pan-Seared Steak with Garlic Herb Butter and Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients:

**For the Steak:**
– 2 ribeye steaks (or your preferred cut)
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 3 cloves garlic, smashed
– 2 sprigs fresh thyme
– 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

**For the Roasted Potatoes:**
– 1 lb baby potatoes, quartered
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

**Roasted Potatoes:**

1. **Preheat the Oven**:
– Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. **Prepare the Potatoes**:
– In a large bowl, toss the quartered potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

3. **Roast the Potatoes**:
– Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy, flipping them halfway through cooking.

**Pan-Seared Steak:**

4. **Season the Steaks**:
– While the potatoes are roasting, season the steaks generously with salt and pepper on both sides.

5. **Sear the Steaks**:
– Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it’s hot and just beginning to smoke. Carefully place the steaks in the skillet.

6. **Cook the Steaks**:
– Cook the steaks for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the steaks.

7. **Add Garlic and Herbs**:
– Add the butter, smashed garlic, thyme, and rosemary to the skillet. Tilt the skillet slightly and use a spoon to baste the steaks with the melted butter and herb mixture. Continue to cook for another minute or two until the steaks are well coated with the garlic herb butter.

8. **Rest the Steaks**:
– Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.

**Serve:**

9. **Plate the Dish**:
– Serve the steak with a side of the roasted potatoes. Drizzle any remaining garlic herb butter from the skillet over the steaks.
– Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Enjoy your juicy, flavorful steak with perfectly roasted potatoes!