30-Minute Pan-Seared Ribeye with Blue Cheese Butter
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of this 30-Minute Pan-Seared Ribeye with Blue Cheese Butter. Perfectly seared and topped with creamy blue cheese butter, this dish delivers restaurant-quality taste in just half an hour. Whether for a weeknight dinner or a special gathering, impress your guests effortlessly while savoring every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ribeye steak (about 1 inch thick, approximately 12 oz)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 oz crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or chives), chopped
Instructions
- Remove ribeye from the fridge and let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes. Pat dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking hot. Optionally, add a drizzle of oil for extra sear power.
- Sear the ribeye for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, adjusting cooking time based on thickness.
- While cooking, mix softened butter with crumbled blue cheese and fresh herbs until well combined.
- Once cooked to your liking, remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Top with blue cheese butter and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ribeye steak (340g)
- Calories: 684
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 974mg
- Fat: 56g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider basting the steak with butter during the last minute of cooking. - Experiment with different cheeses such as feta or goat cheese if desired. - Pair this dish with sides like roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.