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Grilled Strip Steaks with Garlic Herb Compound Butter

Perfectly grilled New York strip steaks finished with homemade garlic herb compound butter for restaurant-quality results
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 New York strip steaks about 12 oz each
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 8 oz unsalted butter room temperature
  • 4 garlic cloves finely grated
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh chives chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Make compound butter: In bowl, mix softened butter with grated garlic, thyme, rosemary, chives, and parsley until evenly combined. Set aside or roll in parchment and refrigerate for later use.
  2. Remove steaks from refrigeration and pat completely dry with paper towels. Let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Season both sides of steaks generously with kosher salt (about 1 tsp per side) and freshly cracked black pepper. Press seasoning into meat.
  4. Preheat infrared grill to high heat for 10-15 minutes until it reaches maximum temperature (700°F+).
  5. Place steaks on hot grill grates. Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes to develop crust on first side.
  6. Flip steaks and cook second side for 3 minutes for medium-rare (130°F internal) or 3.5-4 minutes for medium (140°F internal).
  7. When steaks are 30 seconds from target temp, place generous dollop of compound butter on top of each steak while on grill.
  8. Flip steaks so buttered side faces down against grates. Add another dollop of butter to top. Cook final 30 seconds.
  9. Transfer steaks to cutting board and rest 5-7 minutes loosely tented with foil. Internal temp will rise about 5 degrees during rest.
  10. Serve whole or slice against grain. Top with additional compound butter and any accumulated juices. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pull steaks 5 degrees before target temp - they'll finish during rest
Compound butter can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months
Works on traditional grills too - just preheat as hot as possible
Use instant-read thermometer for accuracy

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