Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Thyme Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

A tender ribeye steak pan-seared to perfection and finished with a rich garlic thyme butter sauce. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, 1-inch thick, salt, 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 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, 1-inch thick
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Remove 2 ribeye steaks (8 oz each) from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature. Season both sides evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until just smoking, about 3 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add steaks and sear without moving for 4 minutes until a deep brown crust forms, then flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes for medium-rare.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 smashed garlic cloves, and 3 fresh thyme sprigs to the pan. Tilt the pan slightly and use a spoon to baste the steaks with the melted butter and aromatics continuously for 1-2 minutes.
5. Step 5: Remove steaks from pan and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with the garlic thyme butter spooned on top.