31/08/2026
Here’s a Father’s Day-worthy rib eye recipe with garlic and herb butter that tastes like something you’d order at a good steakhouse.
When you’re cooking a high-quality steak, you really don’t need much else. Butter, garlic and fresh herbs add plenty of flavour without taking over, and a little flaky salt on top just before serving is all it needs. Serve with golden roasted potatoes and you’ve got a pretty impressive Father’s Day lunch at home!
Ingredients:
2 thick-cut rib eye steaks, about 2.5 cm thick
1 tbsp flaky sea salt
2 tbsp olive oil
60 g unsalted butter
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
freshly ground black pepper
roasted baby potatoes, to serve
Method:
1. Remove the steaks from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking. Pat dry with paper towel and season generously with salt.
2. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced).
3. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and sear for 3–4 minutes until well browned. Turn and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
4. Add the butter, garlic, rosemary and thyme. Once the butter begins to foam, tilt the pan and spoon the herb butter over the steaks for about a minute.
5. Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for around 5 minutes for medium-rare, or until cooked to your liking.
6. Rest the steaks for 10 minutes, then slice and serve with roasted baby potatoes, a spoonful of the buttery pan juices and a little freshly ground black pepper.
