Pan-Seared Steak with Gulfport-Style Garlic Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

Juicy pan-seared steak topped with a savory garlic butter sauce inspired by classic Gulfport flavors, delivering rich and smoky notes. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 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 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 2 ribeye steaks dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper evenly.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 3 minutes).
3. Step 3: Add steaks to the hot pan and cook without moving for 4 minutes until a deep brown crust forms. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves to the pan. Spoon the melted butter over the steaks continuously for 2 minutes until fragrant and the steaks reach desired doneness.
5. Step 5: Remove steaks from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Stir 1 tsp lemon juice into the garlic butter sauce in the pan and pour over steaks before serving.