Best-Grade Pan-Seared Ribeye with Crispy Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

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Restaurant-quality ribeye steak with a perfect crust and a luxurious herb butter that melts into the meat, finished with a golden sear. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 American cuisine 650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs, 1-inch thick ribeye steak
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs ribeye steak dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add steak and sear undisturbed for 4 minutes until deep golden crust forms.
Step 3: Flip steak and sear for 3 more minutes for medium-rare (adjust time for desired doneness), then remove skillet from heat and let rest 5 minutes.
Step 4: While steak rests, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp chopped thyme, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley, then spoon the hot herb butter over the rested steak immediately before serving, allowing it to melt into the meat.