Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Herb Butter
Perfectly seared ribeye steak finished with a fragrant garlic-herb butter sauce for a simple keto dinner. This american-inspired beef (low-carb) ready in about 20 minutes pairs (8 oz each) ribeye steak, olive oil, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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 (8 oz each) ribeye steak
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp, leaves fresh thyme
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the steaks and sear for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, then reduce heat to medium and cook for another 2-3 minutes per side.
- Step 3: Remove the steaks from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter to the skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in the chopped parsley and thyme.
- Step 4: Slice the steaks and drizzle with the garlic-herb butter sauce.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Herb Butter take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Herb Butter?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (8 oz each) ribeye steak from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Herb Butter?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Herb Butter for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Herb Butter low-carb?
Yes — this recipe is tagged low-carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Cooked for my wife's birthday and she loved it.
- ★★★★★
This steak was perfect! The garlic herb butter made it so flavorful.
- ★★★★☆
The steak was cooked to perfection, but the herb butter was slightly bland for my taste.
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