Girl, let me tell you about this mouthwatering Garlic Butter Herb-Crusted Prime Rib that’ll have your dinner guests thinking you’ve secretly been attending culinary school! This isn’t just any ordinary dinner recipe – this is the show-stopping, Instagram-worthy meal that’ll make your mother-in-law finally admit you can cook (just kidding, but maybe!).
Let’s get cooking, shall we?
What you’ll need:
– 5-pound prime rib roast
– 8 cloves of garlic (because let’s be real, there’s no such thing as too much garlic)
– 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
– Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage – the whole garden party!)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper
– My secret ingredient: a splash of good red wine (one for the meat, one for the chef 😉)
First things first, take that prime rib out of the fridge about 2 hours before cooking. Trust me on this one – room temperature meat cooks more evenly. While you’re waiting, mix your softened butter with minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper until it’s all combined into herby, garlicky heaven.
Honey, this is where the magic happens! Rub that beautiful piece of meat all over with olive oil, then generously season with salt and pepper. Now, slather that garlic herb butter mixture ALL over the prime rib. Don’t be shy – we’re not counting calories today!
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Preheat your oven to 450°F. Place the roast in a roasting pan, fat side up (fat = flavor, darling!). Now, here’s the formula for perfect prime rib: 15 minutes at 450°F, then lower the temperature to 325°F and cook for about 15 minutes per pound for medium-rare.
Use a meat thermometer (your new best friend) to check the temperature:
– Rare: 120-125°F
– Medium-rare: 130-135°F
– Medium: 140-145°F
– Well-done: We don’t do that here 😜
Once it’s done, let it rest for 15-20 minutes before cutting. I know it’s tempting to dive right in, but patience is a virtue, sweetie!
Serve this beauty with roasted potatoes, sautéed green beans, and that wine you opened earlier (if there’s any left!). The combination of the tender, juicy meat with that herby, garlicky crust is absolutely divine – if I do say so myself!
Ladies and gents, this isn’t just dinner – it’s a whole experience! And between us, it’s actually way easier than it looks. Your secret’s safe with me!
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XOXO,
Your favorite recipe girl
