Herbed Butter Rib Eye Steaks
Elevate your steak night with these succulent Herbed Butter Rib Eye Steaks, a gourmet delight that’s surprisingly simple to create. Thick-cut rib eye steaks are perfectly seasoned and seared to juicy perfection in a hot cast-iron skillet, locking in all the rich, meaty flavors. The true star, however, is the luscious herbed butter—infused with fresh parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and a bright hint of lemon zest—that melts luxuriously over the hot steaks, creating an irresistible savory glaze. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick 10-minute cook, this restaurant-quality meal is ideal for a special dinner at home. Serve alongside roasted vegetables or a crisp salad to complete your indulgent, yet effortless feast. Perfect for fans of steaks, herbed butter recipes, and dinner ideas that impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (10-12 oz each) Rib eye steaks
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons (softened) Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Remove the rib eye steaks from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking.
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, fresh parsley, thyme, rosemary, and lemon zest. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. Spoon the herbed butter mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap, form it into a log shape, wrap tightly, and refrigerate until firm.
Season both sides of the rib eye steaks generously with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over high heat. Add the olive oil and let it shimmer.
Carefully place the steaks into the hot skillet. Sear each side for about 3-4 minutes for medium-rare, or adjust the cooking time depending on your preferred level of doneness. Use tongs to sear the edges of the steak as well.
Once the steaks are cooked to your preferred doneness, remove them from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes on a cutting board or plate, loosely tented with aluminum foil.
While the steaks rest, slice the herbed butter into rounds.
Top each steak with a slice or two of the herbed butter before serving. Let the butter melt over the hot steak for a rich, flavorful finish.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.1 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.4 g | 287% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 2520 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 56.2 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 926 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
