Carrageenan Free Garlic Herb Crusted Ribeye
A thick, bone-in ribeye with a golden crust of garlic, rosemary, thyme, and parsley is the kind of meal that makes a regular weeknight feel like a special occasion. The technique here is classic steakhouse: a screaming-hot cast iron sear to lock in that deep, caramelized crust, followed by a quick roast in a hot oven to bring the interior to a perfect medium-rare. Many processed and pre-marinated meats rely on additives and thickeners — including carrageenan — to improve texture or extend shelf life, so starting with simple, whole ingredients and building your own flavor from scratch is the cleanest way to go. Every component in this recipe is exactly what it sounds like: fresh herbs, olive oil, garlic, and good salt. The herb paste gets pressed onto the seared steaks just before they hit the oven, so the rosemary and thyme bloom in the heat and the garlic turns gently golden without burning. Resting the meat for a full eight to ten minutes before slicing is non-negotiable — it's what keeps every bite juicy all the way through. A squeeze of lemon at the table cuts through the richness and ties the whole plate together beautifully.
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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)
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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