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
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Step 1
Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high until it rips-hot, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Sear steaks 90 seconds per side without moving. They should develop a dark golden crust.
Step 4
Add butter, garlic, and herbs to the pan. Tilt and baste the steaks with foaming butter for 2 minutes.
Step 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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