Cooking a ribeye steak at home is a straightforward process that yields a delicious, restaurant-quality meal with minimal effort. Ribeye steaks are well-marbled with fat, which makes them flavorful and tender when cooked properly. Here’s an easy-to-follow recipe for cooking a perfect ribeye steak on your stovetop, sure to impress anyone who tries it.
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye steaks (about 1-inch thick or thicker)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil or other high smoke-point oil
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 3 cloves of garlic, lightly crushed
- A few sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)