Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap, shape it into a log, and wrap it tightly. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Pat the ribeye steaks dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- 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.
- Flip the steaks and add the unsalted butter to the skillet. Baste the steaks with the melted butter continuously for about 3-4 minutes.
- 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).
- Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest on a cutting board for about 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
- 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.
