Garlic Butter Basted Steakhouse Steak

7-8 ounce (200 gram) steaks, 1-inch thick ((rib-eye, scotch fillet, New York strip, porterhouse, sirloin or rump))

Salt and pepper, (to season)

olive oil, (divided)

butter, (divided)

garlic cloves (lightly crushed with the back of a knife, divided)

thyme or rosemary sprigs, (divided)