The Best Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter

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A perfectly seared ribeye steak with aromatic garlic butter and fresh herbs, delivering the most flavorful experience you'll ever taste. This american-inspired beef ready in about 25 minutes pairs ribeye steak, unsalted butter, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 1 American cuisine 620 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat the 10 oz ribeye steak dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the steak and sear undisturbed for 3 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Flip the steak and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp fresh thyme to the skillet; tilt pan to baste the steak continuously for 2 minutes until it reaches 125°F for medium-rare.
  4. Step 4: Remove the steak to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes while the butter sauce simmers.
  5. Step 5: Slice the steak against the grain and drizzle with the garlic butter sauce from the skillet.

Frequently asked questions

How long does The Best Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover The Best Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ribeye steak from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in The Best Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale The Best Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with The Best Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter?

American beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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