Pan-Seared Ribeye with Garlic Herb Butter and Charred Broccolini

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

Tender ribeye steak pan-seared to perfection and topped with a melting garlic herb butter, served alongside smoky charred broccolini for a classic steakhouse experience. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 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 720 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 (10 oz) steaks, 1-inch thick ribeye steak
• 1 1/2 tsp, divided salt
• 1 tsp, divided black pepper
• 4 tbsp, softened unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 bunch (about 8 oz), trimmed broccolini
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2, for juice lemon

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 2 ribeye steaks and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper each. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking slightly, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and place steaks in the pan. Sear for 4 minutes without moving until a deep crust forms.
4. Step 4: Flip steaks and cook for another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare, or adjust timing for desired doneness. Remove steaks from skillet and top each with 2 tbsp garlic herb butter. Tent loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes.
5. Step 5: While steaks rest, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 bunch broccolini and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges are charred and tender. Season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and squeeze juice of 1/2 lemon over broccolini before serving.