Sear-Perfect Ribeye with Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

A simple yet elegant steak cooked to medium-rare perfection with a fragrant herb butter finish that enhances the meat's natural flavor. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, unsalted butter, fresh parsley for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 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

• 1.5 inches thick, 8 oz ribeye steak
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat the steak dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the steak. Sear undisturbed for 4 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
3. Step 3: Flip the steak and cook for 3 minutes for medium-rare, then transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
4. Step 4: Add 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, and 1 minced garlic clove to the skillet, swirling to melt. Simmer for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Pour the herb butter mixture over the rested steak and let sit for 3 minutes before slicing against the grain.