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Perfect Garlic Herb Butter Basted Ribeye Steak

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A simple and flavorful recipe for a juicy ribeye steak basted with garlic herb butter, perfect for achieving restaurant-quality results at home using a cast iron skillet.

Ingredients

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  • 1 thick-cut ribeye steak (1 to 1.5 inches thick, 12–16 oz / 340-450g)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 60g), softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed but left whole
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • Kosher or sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra light or mild)

Instructions

  1. Bring the ribeye steak to room temperature by taking it out of the fridge 30-45 minutes before cooking. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  2. Generously season both sides of the steak with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Place the ribeye in the hot skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes without moving to develop a crust. Flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add softened butter, smashed garlic cloves, thyme, and rosemary to the pan. Tilt the pan and baste the steak repeatedly with the melted herb butter for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Check doneness with a meat thermometer: 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare, 140°F (60°C) for medium. Continue basting and flipping every 30 seconds until desired doneness.
  7. Transfer the steak to a plate or cutting board and loosely tent with foil. Rest for 5-10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  8. Slice against the grain and serve, spooning leftover garlic herb butter from the pan over the steak.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor; dried herbs can be substituted sparingly. Resting the steak after cooking is essential for juiciness. Adjust butter quantity or trim fat for lower fat intake. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and garlic-infused olive oil. Avoid non-stick pans as they can’t handle high heat needed for searing.

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