Pan-Seared Ribeye with Classic Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

A richly flavored pan-seared ribeye steak topped with a traditional garlic butter that enhances the beef’s natural juiciness. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 15 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 700 calories and feeds 1, 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

• 12 oz ribeye steak
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Remove 12 oz ribeye steak from refrigerator and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add the ribeye steak to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes without moving, until a brown crust forms. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes for medium-rare.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 crushed garlic cloves, and 2 sprigs fresh thyme to the skillet. Spoon the melted butter over the steak continuously for 1-2 minutes until aromatic and the butter slightly thickens.
5. Step 5: Remove steak from pan and rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes to redistribute juices before slicing and serving.