Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of Garlic Butter Brazilian Steak. Discover a mouthwatering recipe for a flavorful dining experience. Try it now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) picanha steak (top sirloin cap) or top sirloin steak
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 2 teaspoons (12g) coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon (3g) freshly ground black pepper
- 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 6 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons (8g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon (3g) sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Garlic Butter In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lime juice, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Scoop the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap, roll into a log shape, and twist the ends to secure. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld while you prepare the steak. This can be made up to 3 days ahead—the longer it sits, the more intense the garlic flavor becomes!
- Step 2: Prepare the Steak Remove your steak from the refrigerator and pat it completely dry with paper towels. Any moisture will prevent proper searing. If using picanha with the fat cap intact, score the fat in a diamond pattern, cutting just through the fat without piercing the meat. This helps render the fat and prevents the steak from curling. Season generously with salt and pepper on all sides, pressing the seasonings into the meat.
- Step 3: Sear to Perfection Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet or grill over high heat until it’s smoking hot. Add olive oil and carefully place the steak in the pan, fat side down if using picanha. Let it sear undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until deeply golden. Flip and continue cooking to your desired doneness: about 4 minutes more for medium-rare (130-135°F), 5-6 minutes for medium (140-145°F). For thicker cuts, finish in a 375°F oven for more even cooking.
- Step 4: Rest and Serve Transfer the steak to a cutting board and immediately place a generous slice of the garlic butter on top. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes. The hot steak will melt the butter, creating a magnificent sauce that flavors every bite. Slice against the grain into ½-inch thick pieces, drizzling any board juices and additional melted garlic butter over the top before serving.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg