Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of seared ribeye steaks topped with garlic herb butter. This elegant dish is perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners at home, delivering a delightful combination of savory and buttery goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ribeye steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Choose Your Steaks: Select well-marbled ribeye steaks for the best flavor and tenderness.
- Season the Steaks: Generously season both sides of the steaks with salt and pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat Your Pan: Preheat a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat.
- Prepare the Herb Butter: In a small bowl, mix together the unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, and parsley. Optionally, add lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the Butter: Roll the butter mixture into a log shape using plastic wrap and refrigerate to firm up.
- Add Olive Oil to the Pan: Once the skillet is hot, add olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
- Sear the Steaks: Place the steaks in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving them.
- Flip the Steaks: After 4-5 minutes, flip the steaks using tongs and add a couple of tablespoons of the garlic herb butter to the pan.
- Baste the Steaks: Baste the steaks with the melted butter and garlic mixture as they cook for another 4-5 minutes for medium-rare.
- Check the Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness (130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium).
- Remove from Heat: Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Slice the Butter: While the steaks rest, slice the garlic herb butter into rounds.
- Plate the Steaks: Slice the steaks against the grain and serve on warm plates.
- Top with Garlic Herb Butter: Place a slice of garlic herb butter on each steak.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite sides.
- Enjoy: Savor the rich, buttery flavor of the garlic herb butter steak.
Notes
- For best results, use a cast-iron skillet for a perfect sear.
- Adjust the cooking time based on your preferred level of doneness.
- Feel free to customize the herbs in the butter to your liking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes