Ingredients
Steak
- 1 (2-pound) rib eye steak (1½ inches thick), at room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
Italian Salsa Verde
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 anchovy fillets
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, (from 1 lemon), plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to high heat and brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Steak: Pat the rib eye steak dry with paper towels, then season all over evenly with the kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Grill the Steak: Place the steak on the hot grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side for medium-rare doneness. Use an instant-read thermometer if possible, aiming for 135°F for medium-rare. Adjust cooking time for desired doneness.
- Rest the Steak with Butter: Remove the steak from the grill and transfer it to a cutting board. Let it rest for 5 minutes. Then top with the salted butter and let it sit for another 5 minutes until the butter melts into the steak.
- Make the Italian Salsa Verde: While the steak rests, combine parsley, garlic, capers, and anchovies in a small food processor. Pulse until the mixture is combined but still slightly chunky. Transfer to a bowl and mix in olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Adjust seasoning and lemon juice to taste.
- Serve: Slice the rested steak against the grain and serve with a generous spoonful of Italian salsa verde on the side.
Notes
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check the steak doneness: rare 125°F; medium-rare 135°F; medium 145°F; medium-well 150°F; well 160°F.
- Letting the steak rest after grilling allows juices to redistribute, enhancing flavor and tenderness.
- The salsa verde can be made in advance and refrigerated; bring it to room temperature before serving.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes in the salsa verde for desired heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian