Capsaicin Free Garlic Herb Crusted Ribeye
A beautifully seared ribeye doesn't need heat from chilies or pepper sauces to deliver serious flavor, and this recipe proves exactly that. The real magic here comes from a fragrant paste of fresh rosemary, thyme, parsley, and garlic pressed right onto the surface of the steak before it finishes in a hot oven — bold, aromatic, and completely free of capsaicin. Note that the red pepper flakes listed in the herb crust are explicitly marked optional, so simply leave them out and the recipe works perfectly as written. The technique of starting in a screaming-hot cast iron skillet and finishing in the oven gives you that deep, steakhouse-quality crust without relying on any spicy marinades or rubs. Resting the meat for a full eight to ten minutes after roasting lets the juices redistribute, so every slice is tender and rich. A squeeze of lemon at the table brightens the whole plate and lets those fresh herbs really sing. This is the kind of dinner that feels genuinely special without a single ingredient that would cause concern.
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2 servings
- 2 bone-in ribeye steaks (about 1 ¼ inches thick, 12–14 oz each)
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
For the herb crust
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Can be omittedcrushed red pepper
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking and pat them completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides and the edges evenly with the kosher salt and black pepper.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil (plus the red pepper flakes, if using) and stir into a coarse paste.
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