Garlic & Jalapeno Marinated Steak with Compound Butter
Garlic & Jalapeno Marinated Steak with Compound Butter
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 4 garlic, minced
For the Steak
- 1 steak, thick-cut, about 1 1/2 pounds
For the Compound Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 2 garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the sliced jalapeño and 4 minced garlic cloves to the mixture. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Place the steak into the prepared marinade, ensuring it is fully coated. You can use a resealable bag or a shallow dish. Cover the bowl or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 240 min
- 3
While the steak is marinating, prepare the compound butter. In a separate bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh chives, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined and form a smooth paste.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Transfer the seasoned butter mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper. Roll the parchment paper tightly around the butter to form a log shape. Twist the ends of the parchment paper to seal the butter log. Refrigerate the compound butter until it is firm, about 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min
- 5
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove the steak from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until it is smoking hot. Carefully place the marinated steak into the hot skillet and sear for 4 minutes on one side until a deep brown crust forms.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Flip the steak over and sear for another 4 minutes on the other side. This will create a beautiful crust on both sides.
⏱️ 4 min
- 8
Carefully transfer the skillet with the seared steak into the preheated 400°F oven. Cook the steak in the oven for 2 minutes on each side for a medium-rare to medium doneness. Adjust cooking time based on your desired doneness and steak thickness.
⏱️ 4 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Remove the steak from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.
⏱️ 10 min
- 10
While the steak is resting, retrieve the firm compound butter from the refrigerator and slice it into medallions. Place the compound butter medallions on top of the rested steak to melt, adding a rich, aromatic finish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Slice the steak against the grain into desired portions and serve immediately with the melted compound butter.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Garlic & Jalapeno Marinated Steak with Compound Butter
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 4 garlic, minced
For the Steak
- 1 steak, thick-cut, about 1 1/2 pounds
For the Compound Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 2 garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the sliced jalapeño and 4 minced garlic cloves to the mixture. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Place the steak into the prepared marinade, ensuring it is fully coated. You can use a resealable bag or a shallow dish. Cover the bowl or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 240 min - 3
While the steak is marinating, prepare the compound butter. In a separate bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh chives, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined and form a smooth paste.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Transfer the seasoned butter mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper. Roll the parchment paper tightly around the butter to form a log shape. Twist the ends of the parchment paper to seal the butter log. Refrigerate the compound butter until it is firm, about 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min - 5
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove the steak from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until it is smoking hot. Carefully place the marinated steak into the hot skillet and sear for 4 minutes on one side until a deep brown crust forms.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Flip the steak over and sear for another 4 minutes on the other side. This will create a beautiful crust on both sides.
⏱️ 4 min - 8
Carefully transfer the skillet with the seared steak into the preheated 400°F oven. Cook the steak in the oven for 2 minutes on each side for a medium-rare to medium doneness. Adjust cooking time based on your desired doneness and steak thickness.
⏱️ 4 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Remove the steak from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.
⏱️ 10 min - 10
While the steak is resting, retrieve the firm compound butter from the refrigerator and slice it into medallions. Place the compound butter medallions on top of the rested steak to melt, adding a rich, aromatic finish.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Slice the steak against the grain into desired portions and serve immediately with the melted compound butter.
⏱️ 2 min