Follow these clear steps to bring your Lemon Herb Butter Steak with Fluffy Mashed Potatoes to life:

Preparing the Steak

1. Season the Steaks: Generously season both sides of the ribeye steaks with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the Pan: In a cast-iron skillet or heavy pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
3. Sear the Steaks: Place the steaks in the hot pan and sear without moving them for 4-5 minutes on each side, depending on desired doneness.
4. Make Herb Butter: While steaks are cooking, in a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of softened butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, rosemary, and thyme. Mix well.
5. Add Herb Butter: During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the herb butter to the pan. Spoon the melted butter over the steaks as they finish cooking.
6. Rest the Steaks: Remove the steaks from the heat and transfer them to a plate. Let them rest for at least 5 minutes.

Preparing the Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

7. Boil the Potatoes: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the peeled and cubed potatoes. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
8. Drain and Mash: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Use a potato masher or ricer to mash until smooth.
9. Add Cream and Butter: Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter, heavy cream (or milk), salt, and pepper. Mix well until creamy and fluffy.
10. Taste and Adjust: Taste the mashed potatoes and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Serving

11. Plating: On each plate, add a generous serving of fluffy mashed potatoes and slice the steak against the grain.
12. Garnish: Top the steak with any remaining herb butter from the pan and sprinkle with chives if desired.