Pan-Seared Ribeye with Roasted Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

Juicy pan-seared ribeye steak topped with a homemade roasted garlic butter that melts into rich, savory perfection. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 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 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
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 16 oz ribeye steak dry and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add the steak to the skillet and sear for 4 minutes without moving, until a deep brown crust forms.
4. Step 4: Flip the steak and sear the other side for 3 minutes for medium-rare, adjusting time for desired doneness.
5. Step 5: While the steak cooks, in a small saucepan melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter over low heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook gently for 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
6. Step 6: Remove butter from heat and stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
7. Step 7: Transfer steak to a plate and spoon the roasted garlic butter over the top, letting it melt into the meat. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.