Pan-Seared Steak with Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

Restaurant-quality ribeye steaks with a garlic-infused butter that melts into a rich, aromatic glaze. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs ribeye steaks, olive oil, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 4 (6 oz each) ribeye steaks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add the steaks and sear for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare (internal temperature 130°F), then transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 4 tbsp butter. Melt the butter, then add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp chopped rosemary. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour the garlic butter sauce over the steaks and serve immediately.