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Toasted Pine Nut and Sage-Crusted Ribeye with Whipped Brown Butter

Toasted Pine Nut and Sage-Crusted Ribeye with Whipped Brown Butter

This delicious ribeye steak is crusted with a flavorful mixture of toasted pine nuts, sage, and Parmesan, complemented by rich whipped brown butter.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 steaks Ribeye Steaks 1 inch thick
  • 0.5 cup Pine Nuts Toasted
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Sage Leaves Chopped
  • 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 0.25 cup Breadcrumbs
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • to taste Fresh Sage Leaves for Garnish Optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning. This should take about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the toasted pine nuts, chopped sage, grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
  4. Pat the ribeye steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  5. In an oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the ribeye steaks and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until a nice crust forms.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat and spread the pine nut and sage mixture evenly over the top of the steaks, pressing gently to adhere.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 8-10 minutes for medium-rare, or until the desired doneness is reached.
  8. While the steaks are baking, prepare the whipped brown butter. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns a deep golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  9. Once the steaks are done, remove them from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle the whipped brown butter over the top of the steaks.
  10. Garnish with fresh sage leaves if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the steaks in olive oil and herbs for a few hours before cooking.