Pan-Seared Ribeye with Roasted Garlic Butter and Herb Salad

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A juicy pan-seared ribeye steak topped with roasted garlic butter and served alongside a fresh herb salad for a balanced, flavorful meal. This american-inspired beef 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 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 1 American cuisine 700 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss 4 whole garlic cloves in 1 tbsp olive oil and roast on a baking sheet for 20 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: While garlic roasts, pat 12 oz ribeye steak dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add ribeye and sear for 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time for preferred doneness. Remove steak and let rest.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat to low and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tsp chopped rosemary, and 1 tsp chopped thyme. Stir until butter melts and herbs release aroma.
  5. Step 5: Peel roasted garlic cloves and mash them into the herb butter mixture. Spoon this garlic butter over the rested steak.
  6. Step 6: Toss 2 cups mixed salad greens with 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil until lightly coated. Serve alongside the steak with garlic butter on top.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Ribeye with Roasted Garlic Butter and Herb Salad take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Ribeye with Roasted Garlic Butter and Herb Salad?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ribeye steak from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Ribeye with Roasted Garlic Butter and Herb Salad?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pan-Seared Ribeye with Roasted Garlic Butter and Herb Salad for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pan-Seared Ribeye with Roasted Garlic Butter and Herb Salad?

American beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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