Pan-Seared Ribeye with Charred Garlic Butter and Herb Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

A tender ribeye steak pan-seared to medium-rare and topped with a rich charred garlic butter, paired with a fresh herb salad to balance the richness. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 37 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 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

• 16 oz ribeye steak
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 6 whole garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (parsley, chives, basil)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry the 16 oz ribeye steak and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot, then add the steak and sear for 4 minutes without moving to develop a crust. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes for medium-rare, then transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add 4 tbsp unsalted butter and 6 whole garlic cloves. Cook the garlic in butter, turning occasionally, until cloves are deeply browned and butter foams and smells nutty, about 4 minutes.
4. Step 4: Remove garlic cloves and discard or mash into the butter. Spoon the charred garlic butter over the steak and let rest 5 minutes.
5. Step 5: While the steak rests, combine 1 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp lemon juice, tossing gently to make a bright herb salad.
6. Step 6: Slice the steak against the grain and serve topped with charred garlic butter alongside the herb salad for a fresh contrast.