A pan-seared ribeye steak

Pan-Seared Ribeye

A thick ribeye seared in a cast-iron skillet with butter for a steakhouse crust.

By Recipes Editorial Team Published August 18, 2026

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 12 min
Total Time: 17 min
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 560 kcal

Ingredients

2 servings

2 ribeye steaks (about 10 oz / 280 g each)
1 tbsp oil
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Pat the steaks dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet until smoking.
Sear 3 to 4 minutes per side, adding butter to baste.
Cook to your preferred doneness, then rest 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories: 560 kcal
Protein: 38g
Carbs: 1g
Fat: 44g
Fiber: 0g

Tips

Use a thick cut for best results.
Let the pan get very hot.

Variations

Add garlic and herbs to the butter.
Finish with blue cheese.

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