Description
This pan-seared ribeye steak recipe delivers a succulent, flavorful steak with a perfect golden crust and rich herb butter finish. Cooked in a hot cast iron skillet, the steak is basted with butter, garlic, and fresh herbs for a gourmet-quality meal in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 2 (10 to 12 ounce) boneless ribeye steaks (about 1-inch thick)
Seasoning & Cooking
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or other high-heat oil)
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 sprigs fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano, etc.)
- 4 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Bring to room temperature: Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 30 to 40 minutes. This step ensures even cooking throughout the steak. Season all sides generously with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
- Sear the steaks: Heat an empty cast iron pan over high heat until very hot. Add the avocado oil and wait for it to shimmer, indicating it’s sizzling hot. Place the steaks in the pan and sear without moving for 3 to 4 minutes to develop a golden crust on one side. Flip the steaks and cook for an additional 3 minutes for medium rare.
- Baste with butter and herbs: After cooking the second side for about 2 minutes, add the butter, garlic cloves, and fresh herb sprigs to the pan. Tilt the pan slightly and use a spoon to continuously baste the steaks with the melted herb butter for about 1 minute to infuse flavor and keep the meat juicy.
- Rest and serve: Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and allow them to rest for 5 minutes. Resting helps the juices redistribute within the meat for maximum tenderness. Before serving, spoon the extra garlic herb butter from the pan over the steaks for added richness and flavor.
Notes
- This recipe yields a beautifully tender steak with a crisp, golden crust and rich herb butter flavor.
- Bringing steak to room temperature before cooking is essential for even doneness.
- Use a heavy-bottomed cast iron skillet for best searing results.
- Adjust searing time slightly if your steaks are thicker or you prefer a different doneness level.
- Butter basting with garlic and herbs elevates the steak’s flavor profile immensely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (approximately 10 to 12 oz)
- Calories: 931 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 2073 mg
- Fat: 77 g
- Saturated Fat: 34 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 40 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 58 g
- Cholesterol: 233 mg
