Description
A delicious pan-seared ribeye steak recipe that is easy to follow and perfect for any steak lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ribeye steak (12 oz)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Fresh herbs (optional, such as thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Bring the ribeye steak to room temperature for even cooking.
- Preheat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until smoking.
- Pat the steak dry and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Add olive oil or butter to the skillet and place the steak in the hot pan, searing for 4-5 minutes without moving it.
- Flip the steak using tongs and sear for an additional 3-4 minutes for medium-rare, adding herbs and butter if desired.
- Transfer to a cutting board and rest for at least five minutes before slicing against the grain.
Notes
- Resting the steak after cooking helps to lock in the juices, making for a more flavorful bite.
- Adjust cooking time depending on desired doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg