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Finished Garlic Butter Brazilian Steak drizzled with herb butter sauce and garnished with parsley

Garlic Butter Brazilian Steak

Juicy, seared Brazilian steak infused with garlic butter and herbs, inspired by traditional churrasco-style cooking. Perfect for BBQs or quick dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Main
Cuisine: Brazilian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 picanha steaks or sirloin/ribeye, about 1-inch thick
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • grill
  • Cast iron skillet
  • meat thermometer
  • Basting Brush
  • small saucepan

Method
 

  1. Remove steaks from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Pat dry. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Rub evenly.
  2. For grilling: Preheat grill to 450–500°F. Grill steaks 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 5–10 minutes.
  3. For stovetop: Heat cast-iron skillet on high. Add 1 tbsp olive oil. Sear steaks 3–4 minutes per side. Sear fat cap for 30–60 seconds.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat.
  5. Drizzle garlic butter over rested steaks. Garnish with parsley and serve with desired sides.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer for best results. Let steak rest before slicing. Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months. Reheat gently. Garlic butter is great on veggies too.