Pan-Seared Ribeye with Garlic Butter and Keto Herb Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

A juicy ribeye steak pan-seared to perfection and topped with a rich garlic butter herb sauce, ideal for ketogenic and high-protein diets. This American keto recipe (high protein), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, salt, and 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 low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Remove 12 oz ribeye steak from the fridge 20 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature, then 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 but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add the steak and sear for 4 minutes on the first side without moving, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes for medium-rare doneness.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves to the pan.
5. Step 5: Tilt the pan slightly and spoon the melted butter and herb mixture repeatedly over the steak for 2 minutes until the butter is fragrant and the steak is coated.
6. Step 6: Remove steak from the pan, let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes to redistribute juices, then slice and drizzle with remaining herb butter before serving.