Pan-Seared Keto Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak

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Juicy ribeye steak pan-seared to medium-rare and finished with a garlic herb butter for a rich keto dinner. This American-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, salt, freshly ground black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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.

Prep: 35 min Cook: 10 min Serves 1 American cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Remove 10 oz ribeye steak from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature. Pat dry and season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Place the steak in the skillet and sear without moving for 3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms. Flip the steak and sear the other side for 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 2 sprigs fresh thyme to the pan. Spoon the melted butter over the steak continuously for 2-3 minutes to baste and infuse flavor.
  5. Step 5: Remove steak from pan and rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute. Serve with pan drippings spooned over.

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