Some nights, all you want is a good steak—and this Steak with Miso Butter is one of my favourite ways to do it. It’s quick, no-fuss, and packed with flavour thanks to a generous spoonful of homemade miso butter.

I use a 200g Scotch fillet for this recipe, but it works beautifully with sirloin or rib-eye too. The miso butter melts over the hot steak, creating a rich, savoury sauce right on the plate. Paired with a salad or some crispy potatoes, it’s a perfect midweek dinner that feels a little bit special.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Fast and easy: Dinner on the table in under 20 minutes.
• Minimal ingredients: Just good steak, salt, pepper, oil, and miso butter.
• Packed with umami: Miso butter takes a classic steak to the next level.
• Flexible sides: Serve it with roast potatoes, salad, grilled greens or bread. Dinner on the table in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients You Need for Steak with Miso Butter

• 1 x 200g Scotch fillet steak (I use one between two people and slice it however if you want a more hearty portion do one per person.
• Light olive oil
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Miso butter (see Miso Butter recipe)
• Optional: lemon wedge, chives to serve

Serving Suggestions

• Red wine pairing: Try a medium-bodied red like Pinot Noir or Grenache to complement the umami-rich miso butter without overpowering the steak.
• Make it a Surf and Turf with these BBQ Butterflied Prawns with Miso Butter
• Or try my Cheat’s Dauphinoise Potatoes
• Alongside Grilled Zucchini Salad with Rocket and Mozzarella
• Chargrilled Corn is a classic pairing for steak

Storage Tips

• Cooked steak: Can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and sliced for sandwiches or salads.
• Miso butter: Keep extra miso butter in the fridge or freezer for future dinners.

Final Thoughts

This simple Scotch fillet recipe proves that you don’t need much to make a great steak. A hot pan, some salt, and a knob of umami-rich miso butter is all it takes. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or serving it sliced to share, it’s a little indulgence worth having on a weeknight.

Steak with Miso Butter

A juicy Scotch fillet steak topped with rich miso butter—quick to cook, packed with umami, and perfect for a flavourful weeknight dinner.

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Course: Main Course, Steak

Keyword: Compound Butter, Miso Butter, Miso Butter Steak

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 people

Equipment

• 1 frying pan (skillet) or grill

Ingredients

• 1 x 200g Scotch fillet steak
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil like grapeseed, rice bran or light olive
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tsp miso butter see Miso Butter recipe
• Optional: lemon wedge chives to serve

Instructions

• Remove the steak from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
• Pat the steak dry with paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Heat a heavy-based pan or BBQ grill over high heat. Add oil.
• Place the steak on the grill or pan and cook without moving it. My husband once picked up a great tip at a BBQ cooking class: when you see tiny droplets of blood begin to rise to the surface of the steak, that’s the sign it’s ready to flip.
• Flip the steak and cook for another 3–4 minutes for medium rare (or to your liking), turning only once.
• Remove from the heat and rest on a warm plate for 5 minutes.
• Top with miso butter just before serving and let it melt into the steak. After resting, slice the steak across the grain and spoon over any melted butter and juices. Add a squeeze of lemon or chopped chives if desired.

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