Though making this Lavender-Rosemary Grilled Ribeye Steak is quick and easy, it will taste like it took hours and incredible skill. It bursts with aromatic, fresh and earthy flavors. Cooking with lavender puts a unique twist on recipes like this one.
I think you'll love this Lavender Steak!
It's quick to create, amazingly delicious and perfect for both casual and elegant entertaining.
There's nothing quite like a perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned steak. It's simple and delicious.
Cooking With Lavender
- You can cook with both fresh and dried lavender. Drying fresh lavender at the end of its season is a great way to preserve it, and have it on hand to cook with.
- It can be used in spice mixes and rubs for seasoning meats and poultry.
- I like it sprinkled lightly on fish and seafood for a lovely scent and light floral flavor.
- It's wonderful to infuse into alcohol for cocktails, and oils for cooking and seasoning.
- It's amazing in ice cream and frozen treats. Try this Lemon-Lavender Frozen Custard.
- This gorgeous plant is so versatile in the kitchen. Here's more great information about cooking with lavender.
I know this is no endless lavender field in the South of France, but hey, it's what I've got growing in my backyard -- and I love it. And not just to look at. It's super flavorful and delicious.
The lavender is the inspiration behind this Lavender-Rosemary Grilled Ribeye Steak.
Cooking with lavender has always intrigued me -- for so many years I only thought of it as a pretty purple flower to smell and look at, and now I use it in all sorts or recipes.
What to Serve With it
- Potatoes. How about Rustic Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes? Or French fries!? The oh-so-pretty and delicious Chile Lemon Roasted Purple Sweet Potato Fries would be perfect!
- Grilled vegetables. Grilled Scallions would be absolutely fantastic along side, or on top of the Lavender-Rosemary Ribeye Steak.
- Salads. And mixed green salad would be a really great, refreshing side to serve with this.
How about a get together this weekend? Let's invite a few friends and include lavender steak in the menu.
Enjoy!
Lavender Rosemary Grilled Ribeye Steak
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons fresh lavender, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 (approximately ¾ pound) Ribeye steak
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Make lavendar mixture. In a tiny bowl, combine the herbs with the salt. Add the olive oil and mix.
- Season. Preheat a stove-top grill or your BBQ on high. While it's heating, rub both sides of each steak with the herb mixture, using all of it. Then crack a bit of black pepper on both sides.
- Grill. Place the steaks on the preheated grill -- you should hear a sizzling sound right away. If you don't, your pan is not hot enough yet. Wait until it's very hot and listen for the sizzle! Try not to move the steak during the first couple minutes of cooking. This will allow it to form a, "crust."Lower the heat to medium-low, and continue to cook until the desired doneness. For medium-rare, cook for about 3 minutes per side.
- Cool. Remove the steaks from the grill, place them on a plate, and cover with foil. Let the steaks rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
sippitysup
Lavender is the secret ingredient in Herbes de Provence! GREG
valentina
Love Herbs de Provence!
Meow
This looks really good. Do you use the leaves of the lavender of the flowers for this recipe? I happen to have a small lavender plant too 🙂
valentina
Thanks! The lavender is mostly the flowers, but it's okay to use some leaves, too -- if they're very tender. 🙂
maria s
yum i've been dying to find a recipe with lavender and meat and this is great!!
valentina
Thanks, Maria -- I hope you love it, Maria! 🙂
Dannii
I never would have thought to combine lavender and rosemary together. My husband loves rosemary, so I’m sure he would enjoy this.
valentina
Thanks! Hope you both love it!
Amy | The Cook Report
Love the sound of that flavour combo, rosemary is so delicious with beef!
valentina
Agreed. 🙂 Thank you!
Mairi
I love the idea of this so much! You've done this beautifully too - great photography!
valentina
Thanks Mairi! 🙂
sue | theviewfromgreatisland
I love cooking with flowers, and I have lavender growing in my yard...score!
valentina
"Cooking with Flowers" -- I think you just named a book! 🙂
Natalie
WOW what a beautiful steak! Such a great idea for a romantic dinner for two. Looks delicious ♥
valentina
Oh yes, I didn't think of that -- perfect for Valentine's Day! Thanks!
Claudia Lamascolo
this is a brilliant idea to combine lavendar! I love this fabulous!
valentina
Thanks so much, Claudia! 🙂
April
Flowers in steak? Whoa! It sounds delicious, looks delicious and I bet it smelled delicious!
valentina
Yes, yes and yes. 😉 Thanks, April.
Rebecca | Let's Eat Cake
Lavender and rosemary are two of my favorite savory flavors! Do you think it would be good with a little sage in there as well?
valentina
Totally!! 🙂
Helen of Fuss Free Flavours
Lavender is such a wonderful flavour to add, and quite different. I imagine the mix with rosemary is wonderful, and very flavoursome.
valentina
It is! Thanks so much. Hope you try it.
Kim Beaulieu
Okay, I suddenly wish I was your neighbour. I would have wandered over with a plate when I smelled this gorgeous ribeye grilling.
valentina
And I would have served it right up! 😀 Thanks!
Natalie
wow. Such a nice idea to use lavender with steak!
It must be a unique taste as I'm trying to imagine how it would be xD
Cannot wait to try this awesome recipe!
valentina
Thanks so much Natalie! Hope you try it. 🙂
David
I know this will come as no surprise to you, but I combine lavender and rosemary quite often in my cooking – both savory and sweet! It at such an incredible layer of flavor. I love that I am not the only one!
valentina
You do such great things on your site with fresh herbs, David. It's inspiring. 🙂
Mike Forrester
This made a perfect summer main course. The spices were aromatic while grilling, and then flavorful and complementary on the meat. We will do this one again and again.
valentina
Hi, Mike. This comment made my day! Thank you. This is one of my favorites. 🙂 ~Valentina
Kt
I have some lavender olive oil that I made with the leaves. Could I sub that for the separate lavender/ olive oil and if so, how?
valentina
Hi there, and thanks for writing in. I think I would just keep it simple and use your lavender olive oil instead of the olive oil called for in the recipe. Hope this helps and I hope you love it. (P.S. So great to have lavender oil at the ready!) 🙂 ~Valentina
Eha
This O ust try as I do not remember combining my beloved rosemary with lavender as both David and you both have - plenty of the former in pots at home . . . think I know where I can go look for the lavender . . . .am really eager to taste this !
valentina
Thank you, Eha. I so appreciate all of your thoughtful comments! Enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina