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Valentine's Day dinner with a perfectly grilled ribeye steak drizzled with glossy red wine butter sauce and garnished with fresh parsley on a white plate

Valentine's Day Dinner: Grilled Ribeye With Red Wine Sauce

Juicy grilled ribeye steaks seasoned with fresh rosemary and garlic, served with a silky homemade red wine butter sauce. A romantic dinner for two ready in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ribeye steaks at least 1 inch thick and well-marbled, brought to room temperature 30 minutes before cooking
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup red wine good quality dry red such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot
  • 1 tbsp cold unsalted butter cold for best emulsification
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Small saucepan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Remove steaks from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature. Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 400 degrees F.
  2. Rub both sides of each steak with olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Let steaks sit with seasoning for about 10 minutes.
  3. Place steaks on hot grill and cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes until a deep golden brown crust forms on the bottom. Flip once and cook another 4 to 5 minutes for medium-rare, 130 degrees F internal temperature. Add 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium.
  4. Remove steaks from grill and rest on a cutting board for at least 5 minutes before plating.
  5. While steaks rest, pour red wine into a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  6. Remove pan from heat and stir in cold butter until fully melted and sauce looks glossy. Season with a small pinch of salt.
  7. Plate the steaks, spoon red wine sauce generously over the top, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Bring steaks to room temperature 30 minutes before grilling for more even cooking. Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness. Do not skip the resting step. Choose a dry red wine you would enjoy drinking since the flavor concentrates as it reduces. Reheat leftovers in a 250 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes for best results.