Description
Prime ribeye steak with garlic herb butter is a simple, steakhouse-style recipe that highlights the rich flavor and tenderness of prime meats. This recipe uses a hot skillet, simple seasoning, and a quick butter baste to create a juicy steak with a golden crust. It works well for a special dinner, date night, holiday meal, or any time you want to understand why prime meats stand out at the butcher counter.
Ingredients
2 prime ribeye steaks, 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon avocado oil or other high-heat cooking oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, lightly smashed
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for finishing
Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Remove the prime ribeye steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Pat them dry with paper towels.
2. Season both sides of each steak with kosher salt and black pepper.
3. Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
4. Add the oil, then carefully place the steaks in the skillet. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes without moving them.
5. Flip the steaks and sear the second side for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Reduce the heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme to the skillet.
7. Tilt the pan slightly and spoon the melted garlic herb butter over the steaks for 1 to 2 minutes.
8. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Remove at 125°F for medium-rare or 135°F for medium.
9. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
10. Slice against the grain, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and serve warm with the pan butter.
Notes
Use USDA Prime ribeye if available for the richest marbling and flavor.
Choice ribeye also works well if you want a more budget-friendly option.
Do not overcrowd the skillet. Cook one steak at a time if your pan feels small.
Always rest steak before slicing so the juices settle.
For best results, use a meat thermometer instead of guessing doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 58g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 185mg