Pan-Seared Steak with Soy-Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-07 · Updated 2026-07-07

A juicy pan-seared steak topped with a rich soy-garlic butter that melts perfectly over the warm meat. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 45 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 1, 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

• 12 oz ribeye steak
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 sprig fresh thyme

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Remove 12 oz ribeye steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature. Pat dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the steak and sear for 4 minutes without moving, until a golden crust forms.
3. Step 3: Flip the steak and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 sprig fresh thyme to the pan. Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter mixture over the steak continuously for 3-4 minutes for medium-rare.
4. Step 4: Remove the steak to a plate and tent loosely with foil. Stir 1 tbsp soy sauce into the garlic butter remaining in the pan for 30 seconds until fragrant, then drizzle over the steak before serving.