Pan-Seared Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak with Avocado Salsa

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Juicy ribeye steak pan-seared in garlic butter paired with a refreshing avocado salsa, combining rich flavors with keto-friendly ingredients. This American-inspired beef recipe (keto, low-carb), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 American cuisine 700 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz ribeye steak dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add the ribeye steak to the skillet and sear for 4 minutes on one side without moving, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare, spooning the garlic butter over the steak continuously.
  4. Step 4: Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes to retain juices.
  5. Step 5: While the steak rests, combine 1 diced ripe avocado, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a bowl; mix gently to make avocado salsa.
  6. Step 6: Slice the steak against the grain and serve topped with the avocado salsa.

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