Premium USDA Prime ribeye, known for its rich marbling, deep beef flavor, and tender texture. A steakhouse classic—carefully sourced to complement Nordic Catch’s selection of premium proteins.
USDA Prime center cuts, the highest graded beef in the USA
Certified Humane® cattle, raised in the mid-west
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Full product description
Why USDA Prime Ribeye?
Ribeye is the cut for people who want marbling and flavor.
Taken from the rib section, it naturally carries more intramuscular fat than leaner cuts such as filet mignon. During cooking, that marbling renders through the steak, creating the rich flavor and juicy texture ribeye is known for.
USDA Prime requires substantially more marbling than Choice or Select, making it particularly well suited to cuts like ribeye where marbling is central to the eating experience.
Pasture-Raised, Grain-Finished
These Black Angus cattle are raised with access to pasture, where they are free to roam and graze, before being finished on a high-quality grain-based diet.
That combination gives you the best qualities of both approaches: cattle raised on pasture with the finishing program needed to develop the marbling expected from USDA Prime beef.
Flavor & Texture
USDA Prime ribeye is rich, savory, and unmistakably beef-forward.
Expect generous marbling throughout the steak, a tender and juicy bite, and a richer finish than New York strip or filet mignon. The 16oz size also gives the steak enough thickness and mass to develop a strong crust while keeping the center properly cooked.
A Full 16oz Steakhouse Cut
This isn't a downsized ribeye.
Each steak is approximately 16oz, making it a substantial entrée for one serious steak eater or an easy steak to share as part of a larger meal.
Ribeye performs best with high heat and simple seasoning.
Pat the steak dry, season generously with salt, and sear in cast iron or grill over high heat. Because of the ribeye's abundant marbling, medium-rare to medium gives the internal fat enough time to soften and render while keeping the steak juicy.
Rest before slicing.
Why Marbling Matters
Those white streaks running through the muscle are intramuscular fat, or marbling.
As the steak cooks, that fat melts into the surrounding meat, contributing moisture, tenderness, and flavor. USDA specifically uses marbling as a major component of beef quality grading, and Prime sits above Choice and Select in the USDA quality-grade system.
Certified Humane® Black Angus Beef
The cattle are raised under Certified Humane® animal-care standards and are allowed to roam and graze on pastureland. The current program also specifies no antibiotics or growth hormones and no animal byproducts in the finishing feed.
Product Details
Product: Black Angus Ribeye Steak Grade: USDA Prime Cut: Ribeye Portion Size: 16oz Cattle: Black Angus Raising Method: Pasture-raised Finish: Grain-finished Animal Care: Certified Humane® Antibiotics: None Added Growth Hormones: None Packaging: Vacuum sealed Condition: Fresh or frozen depending on availability
Portion per pack
16oz boneless fillet.
Extra marbling for a rich flavor. Generous portion, great for sharing!
Certification
Certified Humane® by Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC).
Stringent audits ensure the animals are calm, relaxed, and well cared for throughout their entire lives. Cattle prods, cages, crates, and tie stalls are strictly prohibited.
The animals are free to roam and graze on pastureland, and finished with high-quality corn-based feed, with no animal byproducts, antibiotics or growth hormones.
Grading
USDA Prime - highest grade in the USA, less than 2% of U.S. meat is graded Prime.
Cooking tips
If frozen, thaw slowly, like overnight in the refrigerator.
The high fat content of the Ribeye gives a lot of flavor and best enjoyed at a medium finish, giving the fat enough time to render. Use a very hot pan (like a cast iron skillet) and sear each side for about 3 minutes.
FAQ's
What does USDA Prime mean?
USDA Prime is the highest USDA beef quality grade. Prime beef has abundant marbling, which contributes to greater juiciness, tenderness, and flavor.
Is this ribeye grass-fed?
The cattle are pasture-raised and grass-grazed, then grain-finished. We use “pasture-raised” rather than simply “grass-fed” because it more accurately describes the complete raising program.
What does pasture-raised mean?
The cattle have access to pastureland where they can roam and graze rather than being confined throughout their lives. They are later grain-finished to develop the marbling expected from USDA Prime beef.
Why is grain finishing used?
Grain finishing helps develop intramuscular fat and consistent marbling. For a cut like ribeye, that marbling is a major part of what creates its rich flavor and juicy texture.
How large is each ribeye?
Each ribeye is approximately 16oz, or one pound.
What does USDA Prime ribeye taste like?
Ribeye has a rich, beef-forward flavor with abundant marbling and a juicy, tender texture. It is generally richer than filet mignon or New York strip.
What is the best way to cook a USDA Prime ribeye?
Grilling and cast-iron searing are excellent choices. Use high heat to develop a crust, then cook to your preferred internal temperature. Medium-rare to medium works especially well for ribeye because it allows more of the marbling to render.
Is the steak boneless?
Yes. This is a boneless 16oz ribeye steak.
Can I freeze the ribeye?
Yes. The steak is vacuum sealed and can be frozen. For best results, thaw slowly overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.
USDA Prime is the highest grade of beef in the United States, based on marbling, tenderness, and overall quality. Only a small percentage of beef qualifies for this grade.
Is USDA Prime better than Choice or Select?
Yes. USDA Prime has significantly more marbling than Choice or Select, resulting in better flavor, tenderness, and juiciness.
Is all USDA Prime beef the same?
No. While all Prime beef meets minimum standards, quality can still vary based on sourcing, feeding, and handling. Well-sourced Prime beef will have better consistency and flavor.
What’s the difference between grass-fed and grain-finished beef?
Grass-fed beef develops deeper, more complex flavor, while grain finishing helps increase marbling and tenderness. A balanced approach delivers both flavor and texture.
How should I cook USDA Prime steak?
High heat methods work best:
pan-searing
grilling
broiling
Allow the steak to rest after cooking for best results.
What temperature should I cook ribeye to?
For optimal flavor and texture:
Medium-rare: 130–135°F
Medium: 135–145°F
Avoid overcooking to preserve tenderness.
Can I freeze USDA Prime beef?
Yes. Vacuum-sealed beef freezes well and maintains quality when thawed properly in the refrigerator.
Outstanding New York Strip! Beautiful marbling, deep rich color, and incredibly fresh. It cooked up perfectly with a gorgeous crust on the outside while staying tender and juicy inside. The flavor was bold, beefy, and clean . This is exactly what I wanted from a premium steak.
You can truly taste the quality in every bite. Great customer service from the Nordic Catch team as well. Absolutely top-tier — will definitely be ordering again!
This ribeye had beautiful, even marbling and great flavor. We gave it a quick cast-iron sear, and it came out perfect. Everyone was raving about the seafood and meat. The customer service was just as impressive. I couldn't be happier with this purchase!
I have ordered the lobster tails several times to make lobster raviolis topped with cooked lobster meat and the dish is always delicious, fresh, and filling. Highly recommend trying the tails for yourself and your loved ones!
I don’t usually like Filet Mignon because it’s dry, but not this one! Honestly the best filet I’ve had! Soft and flavorful, even my kids couldn’t get enough!
Covered with ice flakes and snowy residue indicating they have either been Ross, TED and refrozen or frozen for an extended period of time… Grossly overpriced I do not plan to order anything from you ever again.
Really disappointing for the price.. one tail broke in half and in both the meat stuck to the tail itself so we ended up losing half the meat. We make lobster tail all the time and this has never happened
Ordered the lobster tails for my husband and he said that they were outstanding. They arrived frozen solid and since I myself have no love for most seafood we will have to take his word for it. Which after his eating he gave a enthusiastic thumps up..
My sister just had a minor surgery, this package is for the family, they love the rib eye, said was delicious. They also enjoy the fresh fish inside the package.
Generous portion and super tender! You can really taste the difference in these pasture raised vs the basic store bought steaks. These are a hit! Will be buying more!
Store owner replied:
Hello!
Our ribeyes have never been anywhere close to only 12oz.
Happy to follow up with photos from the same batch showing the 16oz weight.
All of our steaks are weighed in before receiving them into our warehouse.
Feel free to prove otherwise by sharing any photos you have. If needed, we will investigate further.
3 filets and none were prime, one not even choice.
