Pan-Seared Steak with Garlic Butter and Herbs
Ribeye steaks seared to perfection with a fragrant garlic butter sauce and fresh herbs, served with simple roasted asparagus. This American-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ribeye steaks, olive oil, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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, 1-inch thick (8 oz each) ribeye steaks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh, chopped parsley
- 1 tsp fresh leaves thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 12 spears, trimmed asparagus
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat steaks dry and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add steaks and sear undisturbed for 3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear 3 more minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
- Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp butter, minced garlic, 1 tbsp parsley, and 1 tsp thyme to the skillet. Spoon mixture over steaks for 1 minute, then serve immediately with roasted asparagus.
