One-Pan Garlic Butter Steak with Zucchini Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

Juicy pan-seared steak bathed in garlic butter served over tender zucchini noodles for a quick, keto-friendly dinner. This American-inspired keto recipe (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 low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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

• 12 oz ribeye steak
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 medium, spiralized zucchini
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp lemon zest

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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.