Black Garlic Steak: The 15-Minute Fine Dining Recipe

Black Garlic Steak: The 15-Minute Fine Dining Recipe featuring a perfectly seared steak with herbs and seasoning.

Black Garlic Infused Steak, Steakhouse Flavor in 15 Minutes

This Black Garlic Infused Steak sears to a perfect crust then bathes in a quick black garlic butter that melts into every slice. Our I Love Black Garlic Puree adds deep umami and a gentle sweetness that tastes like a steakhouse.

Yield serves 2

Time 5 minutes prep, 10 minutes cook

Ingredients

  • 2 ribeye or NY strip steaks, about 1 inch thick
  • 1 tbsp I Love Black Garlic Puree
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, optional
  • Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs, optional

Instructions

  1. Season steaks Pat dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika if using.
  2. Mix black garlic butter In a small bowl combine black garlic puree, softened butter, soy sauce, and Worcestershire until smooth.
  3. Sear Heat olive oil in a hot cast iron skillet over medium high. Sear steaks 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare, adjusting to preference. Add herbs in the last minute for aroma.
  4. Baste Reduce heat to low. Add a spoon of black garlic butter to the pan and baste the steaks 30 to 45 seconds until glossy.
  5. Rest and serve Transfer to a board, rest 5 minutes, slice against the grain, and top with remaining black garlic butter.

Serving Ideas

  • Garlic mashed potatoes or crispy roasted potatoes
  • Roasted mushrooms or asparagus
  • A light drizzle of Black Garlic Honey for sweet contrast

Pro Tips

  • Let steaks sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking for even searing.
  • Use a thermometer: 130°F medium rare, 140°F medium.
  • Make extra black garlic butter and chill as a compound log for quick flavor on veggies and seafood.

Approximate Nutrition, per serving

Calories 640, Protein 46 g, Fat 49 g, Carbs 2 g, Sodium 980 mg

Make It With The Best Black Garlic

The star of this recipe is our I Love Black Garlic Puree, 7 oz. Keep a jar on hand for instant umami.