Pan-Seared Steak with Garlic Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

A classic pan-seared steak topped with a melting garlic herb butter for a simple yet impressive meal. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, 1-inch thick, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 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 each) ribeye steak, 1-inch thick
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Remove 2 ribeye steaks from the refrigerator and pat dry. Season both sides evenly with 1.5 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until shimmering and just starting to smoke, about 3 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add the steaks and sear without moving for 4 minutes until a deep brown crust forms. Flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes for medium-rare.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 smashed garlic cloves, 2 sprigs rosemary, and 2 sprigs thyme to the pan.
5. Step 5: Tilt the pan slightly and spoon the melted garlic herb butter repeatedly over the steaks for 1-2 minutes to baste and finish cooking.
6. Step 6: Remove steaks to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.