Honey Free Garlic Herb Crusted Ribeye
A thick, bone-in ribeye with a golden crust of garlic, rosemary, thyme, and parsley is the kind of steak that makes a weeknight feel like a special occasion. Many glazed or marinated steakhouse-style recipes sneak in sweeteners, but this one keeps things completely savory — the flavor comes entirely from fresh herbs, good olive oil, and a serious sear in a cast iron skillet. That high-heat crust followed by a quick oven finish is what gives you that deep, caramelized exterior while keeping the center perfectly pink and juicy. The herb paste gets pressed right onto the seared surface before the skillet goes into the oven, so every bite carries that fragrant, garlicky crust all the way through. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens everything up without adding any sweetness to the plate. This is a recipe that proves you don't need anything beyond salt, pepper, and a handful of fresh herbs to cook a truly restaurant-worthy steak at home.
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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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