15-Min Seared Prime Rib
Thick-cut prime rib seared hard in a cast-iron skillet until a golden crust forms, then finished with garlic-herb butter for a restaurant-quality steak dinner in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 14 oz total prime rib steaks (2 cuts, 1.5 inches thick)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 clove garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 sprig fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs
- 1 tsp fleur de sel or coarse sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high until it rips-hot, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Sear steaks 90 seconds per side without moving. They should develop a dark golden crust.
- 4
Add butter, garlic, and herbs to the pan. Tilt and baste the steaks with foaming butter for 2 minutes.
- 5
Remove steaks to a plate. Let rest 3–4 minutes before serving with pan juices drizzled on top.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast-iron skillet
- instant-read meat thermometer (optional but recommended)
- paper towels
- tongs
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