Turmeric Free Garlic Herb Crusted Ribeye
A showstopping ribeye doesn't need a long ingredient list to deliver serious flavor, and this garlic herb version proves exactly that. The crust is built from fresh rosemary, thyme, and parsley blended with minced garlic and olive oil into a fragrant paste that clings to the meat as it finishes in a hot oven. Many spice blends and marinades sneak in golden-hued additives, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify — no hidden seasonings, just clean herbs and good beef. The technique is classic steakhouse: a screaming-hot cast iron sear to lock in that deep brown crust, followed by a quick roast to bring the interior to a perfect medium-rare. Resting the steaks before slicing is non-negotiable — it keeps all those juices right where you want them. A squeeze of lemon at the table brightens the richness of the ribeye and makes the herb crust pop even more. This is the kind of dinner that feels like a special occasion even on a Tuesday night.
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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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