Description
Sizzling ribeye steak delivers a mouthwatering symphony of flavors that dance across your palate. Succulent meat, expertly seasoned and perfectly grilled, promises a culinary experience that satisfies meat enthusiasts seeking restaurant-quality dining at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ribeye steak (about 1216 grams / 42.8 ounces), 1.25-1.5 inches thick
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (preferably coarse or kosher salt)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Complementary Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Remove ribeye from refrigeration and allow it to equilibrate to ambient temperature for optimal heat distribution, approximately 40 minutes.
- Use clean kitchen paper to thoroughly blot moisture from meat’s surface, creating conditions for superior caramelization.
- Massage olive oil across entire steak exterior, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Apply a robust seasoning blend of kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and granulated garlic, pressing spices gently into meat’s texture.
- Position cast iron skillet over high heat, allowing surface to become scorching hot for intense searing.
- Carefully place seasoned ribeye into blazing skillet, positioning away from direct body to prevent potential oil splatter.
- Sear first side for approximately 3-4 minutes without disrupting, developing a rich mahogany-colored crust.
- Flip steak using tongs, maintaining controlled movement to preserve developing exterior.
- Add butter and fresh thyme sprigs to skillet, creating an aromatic basting liquid.
- Tilt pan slightly and continuously spoon melted herb-infused butter over steak’s surface for enhanced flavor penetration.
- Cook second side until internal temperature reaches desired doneness, typically 3-4 minutes for medium-rare.
- Transfer ribeye to clean cutting board and allow meat to rest, letting internal juices redistribute for 7-10 minutes.
- Slice against natural muscle grain and serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and succulence.
Notes
- Bring meat to room temperature slowly to prevent temperature shock that can toughen muscle fibers.
- Use a paper towel to absorb excess moisture, which helps achieve a golden-brown, crispy exterior when searing.
- Select high-quality ribeye with good marbling for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Kosher salt or sea salt works best for seasoning, providing better texture and deeper flavor penetration than table salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 1800 mg
- Fat: 60 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 65 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg