Pan-Seared Steak with Garlic and Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

Perfectly seared steak finished with a fragrant garlic-herb butter for an elegant weeknight dinner. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 (8 oz) steaks ribeye steak
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

The cast-iron skillet we’d sear this in → Best Cast Iron Skillets for 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat the 2 (8 oz) ribeye steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add the steaks to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, turning once, until a deep brown crust forms.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, then add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp fresh thyme, and 1 tsp fresh rosemary to the skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet, swirling to melt, and baste the steaks with the butter mixture for 1 minute until the butter is golden and aromatic.