Lemon Garlic Steak

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Total Time: 11 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2-inch-thick steaks

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 4-5 garlic gloves 2 diced and 3 whole for pan

  • juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Pat steaks dry and sprinkle both sides with salt, pepper, diced garlic and a squeeze of lemon.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon butter, olive oil and garlic in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, Add steaks then saute 2-3 minutes per side for medium. Squeeze more lemon juice on the steak right before removing from heat. Transfer steaks with tongs to a plate and serve warm.

 
Tiffany Allegro