Description
Craving bold, juicy steak with melt-in-your-mouth flavor? This Easy Garlic Butter Brazilian Steak is your new go-to. Perfectly seared cuts of steak get drenched in a sizzling garlic butter sauce, finished with fresh herbs and a touch of citrus for balance. It’s a fast and flavorful recipe ideal for weeknight dinners, date nights, or a no-fuss weekend cookout. Packed with protein, low in carbs, and totally satisfying, it checks all the boxes for quick dinners, high-protein meals, and easy steak recipes.
Ingredients
2 steaks sirloin cap, ribeye, or cut of choice (1–1.5 inches thick)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon lime or lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring steak to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
2. Pat steak dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
3. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat and add olive oil.
4. Sear steak for 2–4 minutes per side depending on doneness preference.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter and garlic to the skillet.
6. Spoon garlic butter over the steak for 1–2 minutes while basting.
7. Check internal temperature: 125°F for rare, 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium.
8. Remove steak and let it rest for at least 5 minutes.
9. Slice against the grain and drizzle remaining garlic butter over the top.
10. Garnish with chopped parsley and optional squeeze of citrus.
Notes
Always use a thermometer for accurate doneness—you don’t want to overcook this beautiful steak.
Letting the steak rest before slicing is crucial for juicy, tender bites.
Don’t burn the garlic—add it after reducing heat and watch it closely.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz steak
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: quick steak recipe, garlic butter steak, Brazilian steak, easy dinner, weeknight steak, high protein meal