Blackened Ribeye Steak with Garlic Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-05-29

Juicy ribeye steak coated in a smoky blackened spice rub, seared to your liking and topped with a melting garlic herb butter. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ribeye steaks, paprika, cayenne 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.

Ingredients

• 2 steaks (10 oz each) ribeye steaks
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp onion powder to create the blackened seasoning.
2. Step 2: Rub both sides of 2 ribeye steaks generously with 1 tbsp olive oil and then coat evenly with the blackened seasoning.
3. Step 3: Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot. Add the steaks and sear for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare or longer to desired doneness.
4. Step 4: While steaks cook, combine 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley in a small bowl.
5. Step 5: Remove steaks from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Top each steak with half the garlic herb butter to melt and serve immediately.