Ingredients
– 12 to 16 ounce boneless ribeye steak
– 2 tablespoons olive oil or another high smoke-point oil like avocado, canola, or vegetable oil
– ½ peeled shallot (or half a finely chopped red onion as a substitute)
– 4 sprigs fresh thyme (alternatively rosemary, oregano, or sage leaves)
– 4 garlic cloves
– 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
– Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
1-Pat the ribeye steak dry with paper towels. This removes moisture for a better sear.
2-Season generously on both sides with coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
3-Heat a thin layer of oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until the oil shimmers and begins to lightly smoke.
4-Place the steak in the hot pan and reduce heat slightly. Cook undisturbed for 1 minute to form a crust.
5-Move the steak gently around the pan for 1 minute, then flip to the other side.
6-Reduce heat to low and add butter, shallot, garlic, and fresh thyme to the pan.
7-Once the butter melts, tilt the pan to pool the melted butter on one side and continuously spoon it over the steak (baste) for about 2 minutes to achieve a medium-rare internal temperature.
8-Remove the steak and let it rest on a rack or plate for 3 to 4 minutes.
9-Slice against the grain and serve. Total cook time is 6 minutes, plus rest time.
Last Step:
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🌡️ Bring the steak to room temperature by removing it from the refrigerator at least 20 minutes prior to cooking for more even cooking
🍳 Preheat the skillet and oil until the oil shimmers and smoke slightly rises before cooking for the best sear
🥩 Use a meat thermometer to check doneness – remove from heat about 5 degrees before desired temperature since it continues cooking while resting
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Rest time: 4 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Keto-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 1287
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 186
- Fat: 110
- Saturated Fat: 47
- Unsaturated Fat: 59
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 70
- Cholesterol: 298