Pan-Seared Ohio Strip Steak with Garlic Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

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A tender, juicy strip steak pan-seared to medium-rare perfection and topped with a fragrant garlic herb butter inspired by classic American diner flavors. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Ohio strip steak, Kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 1 American cuisine 600 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz Ohio strip steak
1 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp Olive oil
3 tbsp Unsalted butter
2 Minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp Lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Remove 12 oz Ohio strip steak from the refrigerator and pat dry. Season both sides evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Place the steak in the hot skillet and sear without moving for 4 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
Step 4: Flip the steak and cook for another 3 minutes for medium-rare doneness, adjusting time if needed.
Step 5: Lower heat to medium and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves to the pan.
Step 6: Tilt the pan and spoon the melted herb butter over the steak continuously for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the butter coats the steak.
Step 7: Remove steak from pan and rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes; drizzle with 1 tsp lemon juice before slicing and serving.