Master a perfectly seared, restaurant-quality steak right at home with this Cast Iron Steak by Da Braddah’s Tony Silva. Legendary Hawaiian comedian Tony Silva pairs rich butter, crushed garlic, and fresh rosemary with thick-cut ribeye to deliver high-heat flavor and a tender, juicy finish in under 20 minutes.
Complete your meal island-style by serving this savory steak alongside Hawaiian Sweet Potato Salad By Da Braddah’s Tony Silva for a classic local combo, and learn more about Tony’s iconic career on Da Braddahs’ Official Website.

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Cast Iron Steak By Da Braddah’s Tony Silva
Tony Silva has spent a lifetime entertaining Hawaiʻi audiences with his unmistakable local style. Whether on stage, on television, or connecting with fans throughout the islands, Tony Silva has become one of Hawaiʻi's most recognizable comedians. As a founding member of the legendary comedy duo Da Braddahs, he's helped shape local comedy for generations.
Ingredients
- 16 oz ribeye or New York strip steak 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick, cut into two 8 oz portions
- to taste Kosher salt
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 3 garlic cloves crushed or finely minced
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
- 1 Tbsp olive avocado, or other high-smoke-point oil
- for garnish Sea salt
- for garnish Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Bring the steaks to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Place the steaks in the hot skillet without overcrowding. Do not move them while they sear. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes, or until a deep brown crust forms.
- Flip the steaks and immediately add the butter, garlic, and thyme or rosemary.
- Tilt the pan and baste the steaks with the melted garlic-herb butter for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Cook to an internal temperature of approximately 130°F for medium-rare or 140°F for medium.
- Transfer the steaks to a plate and rest for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Slice against the grain, spoon the remaining garlic butter over the top, and garnish with sea salt and parsley.
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Nutrition
Calories: 687kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 46gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 29gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 199mgSodium: 184mgPotassium: 643mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 821IUVitamin B1: 0.2mgVitamin B5: 0.1mgVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 4mg
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