Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter and Wilted Spinach

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A juicy ribeye steak pan-seared to medium-rare, topped with a rich garlic butter sauce, served alongside tender wilted spinach. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 32 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 750 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: 20 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 American cuisine 750 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 12 oz ribeye steak and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the steak and sear for 4 minutes without moving to develop a crust.
  3. Step 3: Flip the steak and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 2 fresh thyme sprigs to the pan. Tilt pan and spoon the melted butter over the steak continuously for 3-4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare.
  4. Step 4: Remove steak and let rest on a plate tented with foil for 5 minutes.
  5. Step 5: In the same skillet, add 5 cups fresh baby spinach and sauté over medium heat for 2 minutes until wilted. Season with a pinch of salt and 1 tsp lemon juice to brighten.
  6. Step 6: Slice the steak against the grain, drizzle with the garlic butter from the pan, and serve with the wilted spinach.

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