Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter and Roasted Asparagus

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A restaurant-quality steak with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfectly paired with crisp-tender roasted asparagus for a satisfying keto dinner. This American-inspired quick recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, garlic cloves, unsalted butter 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 1 American cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 6 oz ribeye steak dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Sear the steak for 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until golden brown and reaching 125°F internal temperature.
  4. Step 4: Remove steak from skillet and let rest on a plate for 5 minutes while preparing the sauce.
  5. Step 5: Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet over medium heat, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until melted, then pour the garlic butter over the resting steak.
  7. Step 7: Toss 8 oz asparagus with 1 tsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Roast on a parchment-lined sheet pan at 400°F for 12-14 minutes until crisp-tender.

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