Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Garlic Herb Butter
EASY
15 min
Prep
16 min
Cook
4
Servings
Perfectly seared ribeye steaks with a rich, aromatic garlic herb butter melting over the top. A classic American grilling masterpiece with a crispy crust and juicy, tender center.
Ingredients
- 4 ounce ribeye steaks, room temperature
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 3 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 0.5 lemon, zested
Steps
- Remove ribeye steaks from refrigerator and allow them to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before grilling.
- While steaks rest, prepare the garlic herb butter by combining softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped thyme, and lemon zest in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir the butter mixture occasionally until fully melted and fragrant, about 2 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside to keep warm.
- Preheat your grill to high heat (450–500°F), with one side at medium-high heat for a two-zone setup if possible.
- Pat the steaks dry with paper towels to remove any surface moisture, which helps achieve a better sear.
- Generously season both sides of each steak with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, pressing the seasoning lightly into the meat.
- Lightly brush the grill grates with vegetable oil using a folded paper towel held with tongs to prevent sticking.
- Place steaks on the hottest part of the grill and sear for 4 minutes without moving them, allowing a dark crust to form.
- Flip steaks using tongs and sear the second side for 4 minutes for medium-rare, or longer if preferred.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer: 130–135°F for medium-rare, 135–145°F for medium. If not at target temperature, move to the cooler zone of the grill and cook for 2–3 minutes more.
- Transfer steaks to a warm plate or cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before plating to allow juices to redistribute.
- Place each steak on a warm plate and top with a generous spoonful of the warm garlic herb butter, allowing it to melt over the top.
- Serve immediately with the remaining warm herb butter on the side for drizzling.