One-Pan Garlic Butter Steak with Zucchini Noodles

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Juicy pan-seared steak bathed in garlic butter served over tender zucchini noodles for a quick, keto-friendly dinner. This american-inspired keto (keto, low carb) ready in about 25 minutes pairs ribeye steak, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 1, 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 1 American cuisine 620 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 12 oz ribeye steak on both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add steak to the skillet and sear for 4 minutes without moving until a crust forms; flip and cook another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare. Remove steak and tent with foil.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Stir for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant and butter is melted.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 medium spiralized zucchinis to the skillet and toss in garlic butter for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still firm.
  5. Step 5: Slice steak against the grain, place over zucchini noodles, and garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1 tsp lemon zest before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does One-Pan Garlic Butter Steak with Zucchini Noodles take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover One-Pan Garlic Butter Steak with Zucchini Noodles?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ribeye steak from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Garlic Butter Steak with Zucchini Noodles?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale One-Pan Garlic Butter Steak with Zucchini Noodles for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is One-Pan Garlic Butter Steak with Zucchini Noodles keto?

Yes — this recipe is tagged keto, low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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