Pan-seared ribeye steak

Steps

1. 1Season the steak

   Pat the ribeye steak dry and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.

   Ribeye steakSaltBlack pepper
2. 2Heat the pan

   Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil.

   Olive oil
3. 3Sear the steak

   Place the steak in the hot pan and sear until a golden-brown crust forms on the first side.

   Le Creuset silicone scraper shown in frame can help manage drippings.

   Ribeye steak
4. 4Add aromatics and butter

   Add garlic cloves, rosemary sprigs, and butter to the pan. Flip the steak and continue cooking, basting with the melted butter.

   GarlicRosemaryButter
5. 5Rest the steak5 min

   Remove the steak from the pan and tent loosely with foil to rest.

   Ribeye steak
6. 6Cook the asparagus

   In the same pan with the remaining butter and aromatics, add asparagus and cook until tender and lightly charred.

   Asparagus
7. 7Slice and serve

   Slice the rested steak against the grain and serve alongside the asparagus.

   Hot sauce optional for extra kick.

   Ribeye steakAsparagus