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Perfect Reverse Seared Ribeye with Garlic Herb Butter

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A juicy, tender ribeye steak cooked using the reverse sear method and finished with a flavorful garlic herb butter for a perfect medium-rare crust and rich taste.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ribeye steak, 1.5 to 2 inches thick (USDA Choice or Prime)
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced or lightly crushed
  • 3–4 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2–3 fresh rosemary sprigs
  • 1 teaspoon optional lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Season the ribeye generously on all sides with kosher salt. Do not add black pepper yet.
  3. Place the steak on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet to allow air circulation.
  4. Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes, depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 120°F (49°C) for medium-rare.
  5. While the steak bakes, prepare the garlic herb butter by combining softened unsalted butter with minced garlic, chopped fresh thyme, rosemary, and lemon zest if using. Mix well and set aside.
  6. Remove the steak from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes to redistribute juices.
  7. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot (about 5-7 minutes). Add a small knob of butter or a splash of oil.
  8. Add freshly ground black pepper to the steak just before searing.
  9. Place the ribeye in the hot skillet and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side, including edges.
  10. During the last 30 seconds of searing, add the garlic herb butter to the pan and continuously spoon it over the steak to baste.
  11. Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for another 5 minutes. The internal temperature should rise to 130-135°F (54-57°C) for perfect medium-rare.
  12. Slice against the grain and serve immediately with a dollop of garlic herb butter on top.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer for best results. Add black pepper just before searing to avoid burning. Basting with garlic herb butter during searing enhances flavor and juiciness. Let the steak rest after oven cooking and after searing to lock in juices. For dairy-free, substitute vegan butter. Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing multiple steaks.

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Keywords: reverse sear, ribeye steak, garlic herb butter, juicy steak, medium rare, cast iron skillet, steak recipe

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