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Perfect Father’s Day Dinner Juicy Medium-Rare Steak

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A quick and easy recipe for juicy medium-rare ribeye steaks cooked indoors with a buttery garlic herb finish, perfect for special occasions or any satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ribeye steaks, about 1-inch thick (roughly 8 oz / 225 g each)
  • Kosher salt or sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, coarse grind
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • A few sprigs of thyme or rosemary (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Bring steaks to room temperature by letting them sit on the counter for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Pat steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides liberally with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, mix softened butter with smashed garlic and chopped thyme or rosemary. Set aside.
  4. Heat a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat and add olive oil. Let it get hot enough that the oil shimmers but doesn’t smoke excessively (about 2-3 minutes).
  5. Place steaks gently in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes without moving them to form a crust.
  6. Flip the steaks using tongs and immediately add the herb butter to the skillet, spooning it over the steaks as they cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  7. Check for medium-rare doneness using an instant-read thermometer (130-135°F) or by pressing the steak to feel springy but not hard.
  8. Transfer steaks to a plate, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5-10 minutes to lock in the juices.
  9. Slice against the grain and drizzle with any leftover butter from the pan. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not skip resting the steak after cooking to allow juices to redistribute. Use high heat for searing to lock in flavor and create a crust. Spoon herb butter over the steak during cooking for a gourmet finish. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary. For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based alternatives but note flavor differences.

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