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Brown Butter and Marjoram-Crusted Ribeye with Lemon-Caper Compound Butter

Brown Butter and Marjoram-Crusted Ribeye with Lemon-Caper Compound Butter

Indulge in this decadent ribeye steak, beautifully crusted with brown butter and fresh marjoram, topped with a zesty lemon-caper compound butter.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 750

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces Ribeye Steaks About 1 inch thick
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For basting the steaks
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Marjoram Chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Compound Butter Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened, for compound butter
  • 2 tablespoons Capers Rinsed and chopped
  • 1 lemon Lemon Zest Zest of one lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Transfer the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap, shape it into a log, and wrap it tightly. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  3. Pat the ribeye steaks dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and sear for about 4-5 minutes on one side until a nice crust forms.
  5. Flip the steaks and add the unsalted butter to the skillet. Baste the steaks with the melted butter continuously for about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add the chopped marjoram to the butter in the pan and continue to baste for another minute until the steaks reach your desired level of doneness (130°F for medium-rare).
  7. Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest on a cutting board for about 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
  8. Slice the ribeye steaks against the grain and serve with a generous dollop of the lemon-caper compound butter on top. Drizzle some of the brown butter sauce from the skillet over the steaks for extra flavor.

Notes

For variations, try using different herbs like thyme or rosemary in the compound butter.