Pan Seared Garlic Rib Eye Steak
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 2- rib eye steaks 1 1/2 inch thick
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4-5 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion (cut into thin rings)
Instructions
- Bring rib eye steaks to room temperature. Generously salt and pepper both sides.
- Heat a skillet on medium high heat, (I use cast iron skillet) add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add sliced onions. Reduce heat to medium low and cook 15-20 minutes stirring every minute, to prevent any burning. Remove and set aside.
- Crank up the skillet to high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Just when pan begins to smoke add in steaks. Cook 4-5 minutes then flip.
- Add in the final 2 tablespoons of butter and allow it to foam. Add in garlic and baste the steaks with the melted butter.
- Baste constantly will cooking for another 3-4 minutes for medium rare or until done to your preference.
- Serve and spoon pan sauce and onions over steak.