Ignite Steak

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A perfectly seared ribeye steak with a spicy paprika crust, cooked to your preferred doneness and finished with garlic butter for an instant flavor explosion. This american-inspired beef ready in about 20 minutes pairs (6 oz each) ribeye steaks, olive oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 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 (6 oz each) ribeye steaks
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 2 minutes).
3. Step 3: Add steaks and cook for 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until internal temperature reaches 135°F (use a meat thermometer for accuracy).
4. Step 4: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp butter to the skillet, spooning melted butter over steaks for 1 minute while they rest.
5. Step 5: Transfer steaks to a plate, let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with 1/2 tbsp chopped parsley.