Sometimes, you just need a quick steak fix and firing up the grill isn’t an option. A good ole cast iron pan can do the trick in no time.
For this steak, we seasoned it heavily with salt and pepper, melted a good amount of butter in the pan and tossed in some fresh rosemary sprigs for added umami. When rosemary gets hot, oils are released that perfume the butter and steak. Think hot summer day, running your hands along a rosemary bush and how intoxicating the smell of your hands are for hours later.
After the steak is cooked to your liking, remove it to a plate and top with a pat of Smoky Honey Habanero Butter (recipe below). The heat from the steak will melt the spicy sweet deliciousness over it and it’s good stuff. Really really really good stuff. Let’s get to the recipe.
Pan Seared Steak With Smoky Honey Habanero Butter Recipe
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 large t-bone steaks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons Smoky Honey Habanero Butter
Instructions
- Generously sprinkle steaks with fresh cracked pepper and Kosher salt. Set aside.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, big enough to fit both steaks, or conversely holds 1 steak and work in batches. Add the steak and sear, add the rosemary to the pan. Use a spoon to drizzle some of the melted butter over the steak as it cooks. Flip and repeat. When it’s done to you liking, discard rosemary and remove steak. Top with a tablespoon of the Smoky Honey Habanero butter. Devour.
How To Make Smoky Honey Habanero Butter
Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
- 2 sticks salted butter (1 cup), room temperature
- 4 teaspoons Smoky Honey Habanero Sweet & Spicy Rub
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Place the butter and Smoky Honey Habanero rub in a food processor and pulse until combined.
- Cut off a square of parchment paper and add the butter to the center, fold up the sides to make a log and twist the ends.
- Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to an hour. Remove and use immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
