Pan-Roasted Ribeye with Garlic Butter and Herb Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

Tender ribeye steak pan-roasted to medium-rare, topped with a savory garlic butter and fresh herb sauce for a hearty dinner. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 45 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 600 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 (10 oz each), 1-inch thick ribeye steak
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Remove 2 ribeye steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking and pat dry. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the steaks and sear without moving for 4 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
3. Step 3: Flip the steaks and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme to the skillet. Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter over the steaks continuously for 3-4 minutes until medium-rare (135°F internal temperature).
4. Step 4: Remove steaks from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes. Stir 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice into the garlic herb butter remaining in the skillet and drizzle over the steaks before serving.