World’s Best Ever Steak Marinade
This recipe provides a fantastic marinade for steaks, promising to deliver incredibly flavorful and tender results. It’s a blend of savory, tangy, and slightly spicy ingredients that penetrate the meat, enhancing its natural taste.
Ingredients:
Steak Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| New York or Ribeye Steaks | 1 ½ pounds |
| Butter | 1 ½ tablespoons |
| Fresh parsley, chopped | For garnish |
Marinade Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Garlic, minced | 2 cloves |
| Olive oil | 1/3 cup |
| Soy sauce | 4 tablespoons |
| Lemon juice | 4 tablespoons |
| Worcestershire sauce | 3 tablespoons |
| Italian herb seasoning | 1 tablespoon |
| Cayenne pepper | 1 teaspoon |
| Black pepper | 1 teaspoon |
| White pepper | ½ teaspoon |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
Instructions:
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium-sized bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients: minced garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Italian herb seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, white pepper, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Marinate the Steaks: Place the steaks in a zip-lock bag. Pour the marinade over the steaks and seal the bag. Gently massage the marinade into the steaks through the bag.
- Refrigerate: Refrigerate the steaks for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate and the meat to tenderize.
- Cook the Steaks: Place a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Once the skillet is very hot, add the marinated steaks.
- Sear: Sear the steaks for 5 to 8 minutes on one side, then flip them.
- Cook to Desired Doneness: Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the other side for medium to well-done steaks. Adjust cooking time for your preferred level of doneness.
- Rest: Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- Finish: Top the rested steaks with butter.
- Serve: Serve immediately with your favorite sides and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy!
