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Butter Basted Pan Seared Ribeye

Prep Time14 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb Ribeye 1 1/2 inch thick
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp canola oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Optional 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Equipment & Utensils

  • Skillet
  • Oven mit - Use an oven mit when handling your skillet AT ALL TIMES
  • Aluminium foil

Instructions

  • Remove ribeye from fridge to allow steak temperature to rise to room temperature, approx. 10-15 minutes.
  • Heat skillet in oven at 450
  • Season steak with salt and pepper, according to taste, and gently press seasoning into steak.
  • Remove skillet from oven (remember to use an oven mit) and place on stove on medium heat.
  • Leave oven on at 450.
  • Add oil to skillet, and once heated add 1 tbsp butter.
  • Carefully place ribeye in skillet and sear ribeye on each side until golden, approx. 3 mins per side.
  • Flip ribeye, then return skillet to oven and cook for 4-6 minutes dependent upon desired temperature.
  • Remove skillet from oven and return to stove on low heat.
  • Add 1 tbsp butter and baste for 1-2 minutes dependent upon desired temperature.
  • Flip ribeye, and baste other side for 1-2 minutes. You may need to add another tbsp of butter, use your discretion.
  • Transfer ribeye to a board and tent with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 6 minutes.
  • Once rested, slice and serve with vegetables.

Notes

As I always rinse my meat before cooking, I make sure to remove excess water with a paper towel. Your ribeye should by dry before seasoning.