Description
Sizzling cast iron skillet steak promises a culinary journey of pure indulgence. Rich, perfectly seared beef delivers mouthwatering flavors you’ll savor with each tender, juicy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 bone-in ribeye steaks (1 1/4 pounds or 567 grams each, at least 1-inch thick)
Seasonings:
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) avocado oil
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
Instructions
- Extract steaks from refrigerator and allow them to normalize to ambient temperature for approximately 40 minutes, enabling even cooking and enhanced flavor development.
- Meticulously dab steaks with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, ensuring optimal surface dryness for superior caramelization.
- Massage salt and freshly cracked black pepper comprehensively across all steak surfaces, gently pressing seasonings into the meat’s texture.
- Position cast iron skillet over medium-high flame, heating until surface becomes intensely hot and radiates consistent temperature.
- Introduce avocado oil into skillet, allowing oil to shimmer and create a perfect searing environment with minimal smoking.
- Carefully position seasoned steaks into hot skillet, maintaining steady placement without unnecessary movement to develop robust caramelized exterior.
- After 4-5 minutes, execute precise flip, immediately incorporating butter, minced garlic, and fragrant rosemary into cooking surface.
- Continuously ladle melted herbed butter over steak surfaces, creating a rich flavor profile and promoting even heat distribution.
- Monitor internal temperature using instant-read thermometer, targeting 125°F for medium-rare or 135°F for medium doneness.
- Transfer steaks from skillet and allow peaceful resting period of 10 minutes, permitting internal juices to redistribute throughout meat.
- Slice against natural grain, revealing perfectly cooked, succulent steak ready for elegant presentation.
Notes
- Choose steaks with marbling for maximum flavor and tenderness, ensuring juicy results every time.
- Room temperature steaks cook more evenly, preventing tough outer edges and raw centers during searing.
- Patting meat dry before seasoning helps create an incredible golden-brown crust by removing surface moisture.
- Invest in a quality cast iron skillet, which provides consistent heat distribution and develops a natural non-stick surface with proper seasoning.
- Butter and herb basting adds rich, aromatic layers of flavor while keeping the steak moist during the final cooking stage.
- Let the steak rest to allow internal juices to redistribute, guaranteeing a more succulent and tender eating experience.
- For different dietary preferences, try alternative seasoning blends like herbs de Provence or smoked paprika for variety.
- Use high smoke point oils like avocado or grapeseed to prevent burning and achieve perfect sear without bitter flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 930
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 72g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 44g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 70g
- Cholesterol: 180mg