Pan-Seared Ribeye Crown With Tomato Basil Fondue and Saffron Risotto Recipe

Spend your anniversary, Valentine’s Day, or a surprise dinner with the person you love the most and serve an ultra-tender, buttery ribeye crown steak with saffron risotto and tomato basil fondue. Nothing says “you’re special” like a home-cooked steakhouse meal.

Why We Love This Pan-Seared Ribeye Crown Steak Recipe

The best way to the heart is through the stomach, and after one bite, this luxurious recipe will say, “I love you.” This lovely dinner features a rich ribeye crown steak, earthy creamy saffron risotto, and herbaceous tomato basil fondue. Serve your special someone a delicious meal from the heart for an evening they’ll never forget.

Tools You’ll Need Before You Start

• 1 Large Saucepot
• 2 Medium Saucepots
• 1 Medium Pan
• Cheese Grater
• Wooden Spoon
• Whisk
• 1 Medium Cast-Iron Pan
• Meat Thermometer

How to Make Pan-Seared Ribeye Crown With Tomato Basil Fondue and Saffron Risotto

When you show your loved one how much you care, you want to serve the best! That’s why we’re only using the best for this magnificent meal: Omaha Steaks Private Reserve® Ribeye Crown Steaks. These ribeyes are hand-carved from the cap (the richest and butteriest portion of a ribeye), extra-aged for at least 35 days for maximum tenderness, and hand-carved by master butchers. Incorporating a medium- to full-bodied white wine doesn’t get any easier than with Omaha Steaks 1917 Chardonnay. The palate offers ripe peach and vanilla flavors with a welcoming freshness and elegant structure.

1. Let’s Create the Perfect Risotto

Experience a unique culinary delight when you pair the subtle earthy-sweet flavor of saffron with the velvety and rich risotto. It’s a match made in culinary heaven that your taste buds will love. The process begins by bringing chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepot and then reducing to low heat to keep it warm for the risotto. Next, add olive oil, butter, delicate shallots, pungent garlic, and sweet saffron to a separate medium saucepot over medium heat, sautéing for about two minutes until tender and caramelized. Then, add Arborio rice, a firm and creamy Italian short rice, and sauté for two more minutes until the rice is slightly translucent.

Once the rice is ready, add one cup of the warmed chicken stock and a pinch of salt and pepper, continuously stirring with a wooden spoon until the liquid is absorbed. Repeat until all the chicken stock is used. Lastly, stir in freshly grated Parmesan and fontina cheeses and thinly sliced basil, season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper. Cover the risotto and keep warm until ready to serve with the tomato basil fondue and steaks.

2. A Tomato Basil Fondue Like No Other

Introducing tomato basil fondue, a dish with a unique flavor profile that’s easy to prepare. Its slightly herbaceous and savory taste makes it a perfect match for saffron risotto and pan-seared steaks. Start by heating olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add sweet and tangy grape tomatoes and sauté them until slightly blistered. Then, add minced shallots, garlic, and umami tomato paste and sauté for 30 seconds until tender and fragrant. Pour in a quarter cup of crisp Omaha Steaks 1917 Chardonnay and cook until the wine has reduced to 1/4 volume and almost dry.

Once the wine is reduced, add rich heavy cream and boil for one minute before lowering the heat to medium-high. With the back of a spoon, crush the grape tomatoes and cook until the heavy cream is slightly thickened, about another two minutes. Lastly, whisk in the freshly grated fontina cheese and coarsely chopped fresh basil. Cook until the cheese is fully melted and the fondue has a sauce-like consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper and keep warm until steaks are ready.

3.These Ribeyes Are Sear-ously Perfection

Pan-seared steaks are guaranteed to deliver a dining experience they’ll never forget. Start by thawing your ribeyes in the refrigerator overnight or using our convenient quick-thaw Once thawed, pat dry and season each steak liberally with salt and pepper. Allow them to come to room temperature on the counter for about 20 minutes.

Once they’ve reached room temperature, preheat a medium cast-iron pan over medium-high heat, then add your grapeseed oil. Next, place the ribeyes in the pan and sear for about two to three minutes. Then add your creamy butter, flip the ribeyes, and butter-baste for another 30 seconds. Continue to cook for about three to four minutes for medium-rare doneness of 130 degrees Fahrenheit as per a meat thermometer. Refer to our helpful steak doneness guide for different desired cooking temperatures. Remove the ribeyes from the pan and allow them to rest on a cutting board for five to six minutes before serving with your fondue and risotto.

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