Grilled Steak with Herb Butter

This Grilled Steak with Herb Butter is the ultimate steakhouse-style dinner you can make at home. Juicy, tender, and seasoned to perfection with a homemade spice blend, it’s finished with a melt-in-your-mouth garlic herb butter that takes every bite over the top. Perfect for BBQ nights, family dinners, or special occasions when you want restaurant-quality flavor from your own grill.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

If you crave that sizzling, smoky steakhouse flavor, this Grilled Steak with Herb Butter recipe delivers it in the simplest way possible. You’ll get perfectly charred edges, juicy tenderness inside, and a rich, savory finish from the homemade herb butter. Whether you’re grilling for a weekend cookout or cooking a romantic dinner, this steak guarantees bold flavor, minimal effort, and total satisfaction.

Grilled Steak with Herb Butter

There’s nothing quite like a perfectly grilled steak — that sizzling sound when it hits the grill, the caramelized crust that locks in the juices, and the burst of flavor with every bite. This Grilled Steak with Herb Butter Recipe captures all of that magic and makes it doable in your own backyard.

This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves classic steakhouse-style dinners but wants to skip the restaurant bill. It’s built on two things: quality meat and simplicity. The seasoning blend — a mix of coarse salt, crushed peppercorns, dried garlic, onion, fennel, and a touch of chili — creates the perfect crust. It’s aromatic, flavorful, and designed to enhance the natural richness of the steak without overpowering it.

Then comes the star of the show: the herb butter. Made with soft salted butter, fresh rosemary, thyme, parsley, and just a hint of garlic, it melts luxuriously over the hot steak, infusing every bite with rich, savory, and earthy notes. The butter seeps into the crust and juices, creating that irresistible steakhouse finish that feels indulgent but effortless.

This steak is best cooked on a hot grill — gas or charcoal — to achieve a deep sear and smoky char. But if grilling outdoors isn’t an option, a cast-iron pan works just as beautifully. The key is high heat, patience, and a quick rest before slicing. That short resting time allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring every bite is tender and flavorful.

What makes this recipe stand out is that it’s not just another grilled steak — it’s a balance of textures and flavors. You get the crisp edges from the flame, the buttery smoothness from the herb topping, and the freshness from the herbs that lift the richness of the meat.

Perfect for summer cookouts, Father’s Day dinners, romantic date nights, or any weekend feast, this recipe is both impressive and foolproof. Serve it alongside roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, or a crisp green salad for a meal that hits all the right notes.

Once you’ve made this, you’ll see why grilled steak with herb butter is a timeless classic — simple ingredients, big flavor, and that satisfying “wow” with every bite.

Servings & Time

Servings: 2–3
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 5–10 minutes
Total Time: 35–40 minutes

Ingredients

For the Steak

• 2 (1 lb each) bone-in strip steaks, 1½″ thick (or your steak of choice)

• Grapeseed or vegetable oil for brushing

For the Steak Seasoning

• ¾ tablespoon rock salt

• 1½ teaspoons whole black peppercorns

• ½ teaspoon dried minced garlic

• ½ teaspoon dried minced onion

• ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds

• ⅛ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes

For the Herb Butter

• Big pinch of steak seasoning (from above)

• 1 stick (½ cup) salted butter, softened to room temperature

• 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh rosemary

• 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh thyme

• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

• 1 garlic clove, pressed or minced

Instructions

1. Prepare the steak seasoning:

   • Combine salt, peppercorns, minced garlic, onion, fennel seeds, and chili flakes.

   • Use a spice grinder or mortar and pestle to roughly crush them into a coarse blend.

2. Season the steaks:

   • Pat steaks dry with paper towels.

   • Brush lightly with oil and coat generously with the seasoning mix on both sides.

   • Let them sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before grilling.

3. Make the herb butter:

   • In a small bowl, mix softened butter with herbs, garlic, and a pinch of the steak seasoning.

   • Form into a log using plastic wrap, chill until firm, or keep soft for easy spreading.

4. Grill the steaks:

   • Preheat your grill to high heat (450–500°F).

   • Sear steaks for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting for thickness.

   • For thicker cuts, move to indirect heat to finish cooking.

5. Rest and serve:

   • Transfer steaks to a plate and let rest for 5–10 minutes.

   • Top with a thick slice of herb butter right before serving.

   • Let the butter melt over the hot steak — then serve and enjoy!

Tips

• Best cuts: Ribeye, strip steak, or tenderloin work beautifully.

• Use high heat: A hot grill ensures that perfect char and seals in juices.

• Rest before slicing: This is the secret to juicy steak.

• Herb variations: Try chives, tarragon, or basil for a twist.

• Make it ahead: Herb butter can be made days in advance and kept refrigerated.