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Quick 20-Minute Grilled Steak Recipe with Easy Herb Butter

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A quick and easy grilled steak recipe featuring a flavorful herb compound butter that melts beautifully over a perfectly seared steak. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute BBQs.

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 1.5 pounds ribeye or sirloin steak, about 1-inch thick
  • Salt, kosher or sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Herb Compound Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, chopped parsley, thyme, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and smoked paprika (if using). Mix well until evenly blended. Set aside or refrigerate if needed, but bring to room temperature before serving.
  2. Season the Steak: Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Drizzle lightly with oil and season generously on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes while preheating the grill.
  3. Preheat the Grill: Heat grill to high (about 450-500°F). For charcoal, wait until coals are glowing red with a light layer of ash.
  4. Grill the Steak: Place steak on grill grates and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare (internal temperature 130-135°F). Adjust time for thickness or preferred doneness. Flip only once per side.
  5. Rest the Steak: Remove steak from grill, transfer to plate, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Serve with Herb Butter: Spoon a generous dollop of herb compound butter on top of the warm steak to melt and add flavor.

Notes

Pat steak dry before grilling for best sear. Use high heat and flip only once per side. Let steak rest before cutting to retain juices. Bring herb butter to room temperature before serving for easy spreading. If no grill is available, use a cast iron skillet and finish in oven.

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Keywords: grilled steak, quick steak recipe, herb butter, easy steak, weeknight dinner, BBQ steak, ribeye, sirloin

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