Description
Sizzling garlic butter Brazilian steak brings South American grilling passion straight to your dinner table. Juicy beef marinated in zesty herbs melts with rich butter, inviting you to savor an authentic culinary journey through Brazilian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) picanha steak (or sirloin cap, ribeye, or flank steak)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) unsalted butter
Seasoning Ingredients:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) red pepper flakes (optional, for a touch of heat)
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (8 g) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the meat by thoroughly drying its surface with clean kitchen towels, then massaging a robust layer of seasoning across both surfaces.
- Ignite a heavy-bottomed skillet over robust heat, drizzling olive oil to create a sizzling foundation for searing the protein.
- Carefully position the seasoned cut into the scorching pan, allowing each side to develop a rich, caramelized exterior for approximately 3-4 minutes, adjusting timing based on desired internal temperature.
- Transfer the seared protein to a resting board, allowing internal juices to redistribute and muscles to relax.
- Reduce skillet temperature to a gentle warmth, introducing butter which will melt and transform into a silky base for aromatics.
- Introduce finely chopped garlic and optional red pepper flakes, gently toasting until fragrant and releasing their intense essence without burning.
- Reunite the rested protein with the infused butter sauce, delicately coating each surface to maximize flavor absorption.
- Remove from heat source, slice against the muscle grain to ensure tenderness, and shower with freshly chopped parsley for vibrant color and herbal brightness.
- Present immediately, drizzling remaining garlic-infused butter over the sliced protein for an extra layer of decadence.
Notes
- Ensure meat is at room temperature before cooking to guarantee even searing and optimal tenderness.
- Pat the steak completely dry to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust without steaming the meat.
- Experiment with different pepper varieties like smoked or freshly cracked for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness, aiming for 130-135°F for medium-rare without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg