Garlic Herb Butter Prime Rib: 10 Reasons to Love It

This Garlic Herb Butter Prime Rib recipe offers a succulent and flavorful roast perfect for special occasions.

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Rub the entire prime rib with 1/2 tablespoon of salt and let it rest on a platter at room temperature for an hour.
In a small bowl, thoroughly mix softened butter, minced garlic, shallot, dried thyme, fresh rosemary, ground pepper, kosher salt, and lemon juice.
Preheat your oven to 500°F or to the highest setting below 500°F.
After an hour of resting, pat the prime rib dry with paper towels and tie it securely with kitchen string.
Rub the entire prime rib with the garlic herb butter.
Remove the hot roasting pan from the oven and place the prime rib fat side up in the pan.
After 30 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 325°F and continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches 115°F for rare or 120°F for medium-rare.
Remove the prime rib from the oven and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
Prepare the gravy by using the drippings and fat from the roasting pan.
Once rested, slice the strings on the roast and carve against the grain into 3/4-inch thick slices.