🥩🔥 Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak (Perfect Pan-Seared)

✨ Description

A perfectly seared ribeye steak with a rich, caramelized crust and a juicy, tender center. Finished with garlic butter and fresh herbs, this dish delivers deep flavor and a luxurious steakhouse experience at home.

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the steak:

• 2 ribeye steaks (2.5–3 cm thick, about 250–300 g each)
• Salt (preferably coarse or kosher)
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For garlic butter:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary

Optional sides:

• Asparagus
• Cherry tomatoes
• Baby potatoes

🔥 Instructions

1. Prepare the steak

• Remove steaks from the refrigerator 30–40 minutes before cooking.
• Pat completely dry using paper towels.
  👉 Dry surface = better crust.

2. Season generously

• Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
• Let it sit for 10–15 minutes before cooking.

3. Heat the pan

• Use a heavy skillet (cast iron preferred).
• Heat over high heat until very hot.
• Add olive oil and swirl to coat.

4. Sear the steak

• Place steak in the pan and do not move it.
• Sear for 2–3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
• Flip and sear the other side for another 2–3 minutes.

5. Add butter and baste

• Reduce heat to medium.
• Add butter, garlic, and herbs.
• Tilt the pan and continuously spoon melted butter over the steak for 1–2 minutes.

6. Check doneness

Use a thermometer for accuracy:

• Rare: 50–52°C
• Medium rare: 55–57°C
• Medium: 60–63°C

7. Rest the steak

• Transfer to a plate and rest for 5–10 minutes.
  👉 This keeps the juices inside.

8. Serve

• Slice or serve whole.
• Spoon garlic butter over the top.
• Serve with vegetables or potatoes.

💡 Pro Tips

• A very hot pan is essential for a proper crust.
• Avoid overcrowding the pan.
• Use a thermometer instead of guessing doneness.
• Always rest the steak before cutting.

🔢 Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 600–750 kcal
• Protein: 40–50 g
• Fat: 45–55 g
• Carbohydrates: ~2–5 g

⏰ Best Time to Serve

• Dinner
• Special occasions
• Date nights

⚡ Energy-Saving Tip

Cook vegetables in the same pan after removing the steak to reuse heat and enhance flavor.

👥 Who Will Enjoy This Dish

• Steak lovers
• Fans of rich, savory meals
• Anyone wanting a restaurant-quality dish at home