Description
Sizzling garlic butter ribeye bliss elevates weeknight dinners with restaurant-quality luxury. Succulent beef meets rich, herbed butter, creating a mouthwatering experience that delivers pure culinary satisfaction for steak enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 ribeye steaks (11.5 inches thick / 29.2 centimeters thick)
Cooking Fats and Seasonings:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
Seasoning Base:
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove ribeye steaks from refrigeration and allow them to rest at ambient temperature for half an hour, ensuring even cooking and optimal tenderness.
- Thoroughly pat the steaks using paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, which helps achieve a perfect sear and crisp exterior.
- Liberally coat both surfaces of the meat with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until it reaches a smoking point, developing an ideal surface for caramelizing the steak’s exterior.
- Gently place the seasoned steaks into the scorching skillet, allowing them to develop a rich, golden-brown crust without disturbing their placement.
- Cook each side for approximately 3-4 minutes, rotating only once to create pronounced grill marks and seal in the meat’s natural juices.
- While steaks are cooking, prepare garlic butter by combining softened butter, minced fresh garlic, and finely chopped herbs like parsley or thyme.
- During the final minute of cooking, add the garlic butter to the skillet, continuously basting the steaks to infuse rich, aromatic flavors.
- Transfer the steaks to a clean cutting board and let them rest for 5-7 minutes, allowing internal juices to redistribute and ensure maximum succulence.
- Slice against the grain and garnish with additional fresh herbs before serving to enhance visual appeal and provide a final flavor burst.
Notes
- Allow steaks to reach room temperature to ensure even cooking and a perfect sear, preventing tough, uneven meat texture.
- Pat steaks completely dry to maximize browning potential and create a gorgeous golden-brown crust that locks in delicious flavors.
- Experiment with different seasoning blends like smoked paprika or herbs de Provence to add unique flavor dimensions beyond classic salt and pepper.
- For dietary modifications, use clarified butter or olive oil instead of regular butter to accommodate dairy-free or lactose-intolerant preferences while maintaining rich, savory taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 62 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 35 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 56 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg