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**Instructions**:
1. Season both sides of the ribeye steaks with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat.
3. Once the pan is hot, sear the steaks for 4-5 minutes on each side until a nice brown crust forms.
4. In the last minute of cooking, add butter, garlic, and herbs to the pan, swirling the butter until it melts and forms a sauce.
5. Spoon the garlic herb butter over the steaks while they finish cooking.
6. Let the steaks rest for a few minutes before serving with mashed potatoes or a green salad.
This pan-seared ribeye steak is tender, juicy, and topped with a rich garlic herb butter that makes it a standout dinner.
### Sides That Pair Perfectly with Steak
– **Garlic Mashed Potatoes**: Creamy mashed potatoes seasoned with garlic and butter make the perfect complement to a juicy steak.
– **Roasted Vegetables**: Roast your favorite veggies like carrots, Brussels sprouts, or asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper for a flavorful side.
– **Caesar Salad**: A classic Caesar salad adds a refreshing contrast to the richness of the steak.
– **Sautéed Mushrooms**: Mushrooms sautéed in butter and garlic add an earthy flavor that pairs beautifully with steak.
– **Rice Pilaf**: A light and flavorful rice pilaf adds texture and balances the richness of the steak.
### Final Thoughts
**Weeknight steak dinners** don’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. With a few simple tips and some delicious recipes, you can have a restaurant-quality meal ready in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re making garlic butter steak bites, a flank steak with chimichurri sauce, or a classic ribeye with garlic herb butter, steak is always a winning choice for a weeknight dinner. So fire up your skillet, season your steak, and enjoy a tasty, satisfying meal in no time!
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