Pan-Seared Steak with Garlic Butter and Soy Glaze

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A juicy pan-seared steak finished with a rich garlic butter and a savory soy glaze for a flavorful dinner. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 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 650 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 American cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season the 12 oz ribeye steak with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly on both sides. Let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the steak in the skillet and sear for 4 minutes without moving until a golden crust forms.
  3. Step 3: Flip the steak and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter and garlic over the steak continuously for 3 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare.
  4. Step 4: Remove the steak and let it rest on a plate covered loosely with foil.
  5. Step 5: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Slice the steak against the grain, drizzle with the soy glaze, and serve immediately.

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