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Scotch Fillert
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Pro Chef Braai Tips: Perfect Scotch Fillet with Garlic Butter Recipe

Whether you're entertaining guests or cooking for your family, this is the kind of dish that turns a meal into an occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Scotch Fillets or rib-eye steaks
  • coarse salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3-4 tablespoons butter
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 garlic cloves halved
  • juice of half a lemon
  • olive oil for rubbing the steaks

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-based Skillet suitable for use over hot coals

Method
 

Infuse the Butter
  1. Place the skillet on the side of the coals. Add butter, garlic halves, and rosemary. Let them melt and sizzle gently, infusing the butter with aromatic flavour.
Sear the Steaks
  1. Lightly rub the Scotch fillets with olive oil. Place them directly on the braai grid over high heat. Sear for 1–2 minutes per side to develop a rich crust.
Baste in the Butter
  1. Transfer the seared steaks into the hot skillet with the garlic-rosemary butter. Spoon the butter over the steaks repeatedly, allowing it to soak into the meat.
Finish and Serve
  1. Sprinkle with coarse salt and a squeeze of lemon juice. Continue basting and turning for up to 4 minutes per side, depending on your preferred doneness. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
🥩 Steak Cooking Time Guide
  1. Rare 2 minutes 50-52°C Cool red center, vey soft
  2. Medium-Rare 3 minutes 55-57°C Warm red center, tender, juicy
  3. Medium 4 minutes 60-63°C Warm pink center, light firm
  4. Medium-Well Done 5 minutes 65-68°C Slightly pink center, firm
  5. Well-Done 6 – 7 minutes 70°C Fully cooked no pink