Juicy Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Creamy Broccoli Pasta Salad

Here’s a complete, restaurant-style recipe for a Juicy Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Creamy Broccoli Pasta Salad — perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

🥩 Juicy Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak

Ingredients

• 2 ribeye steaks (1–1½ inches thick)

• Salt (preferably kosher or sea salt)

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

• 2 tbsp butter

• 3 garlic cloves, smashed

• 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)

Instructions

1. Bring to room temp
   Take steaks out of the fridge 30–45 minutes before cooking.

2. Season generously
   Pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides well with salt and pepper.

3. Heat the pan
   Use a heavy skillet (cast iron works best). Heat over high until very hot.

4. Sear
   Add oil. Place steak in the pan and don’t move it for 3–4 minutes until a crust forms. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes.

5. Butter baste
   Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, and herbs. Tilt the pan and spoon melted butter over the steak for 1–2 minutes.

6. Check doneness

   • Medium-rare: 130–135°F (54–57°C)

   • Medium: 135–145°F (57–63°C)

7. Rest
   Remove steak and rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.

🥦 Creamy Broccoli Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 8 oz pasta (rotini or penne work well)

• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (bite-sized)

• ½ cup red onion, finely diced

• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ¼ cup cooked bacon bits (optional)

Creamy Dressing

• ¾ cup mayonnaise

• 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1–2 tsp honey (to taste)

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook pasta
   Boil in salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cool water.

2. Blanch broccoli (optional but recommended)
   Boil for 30–60 seconds, then transfer to ice water. Drain well.

3. Make dressing
   Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.

4. Combine
   In a large bowl, mix pasta, broccoli, onion, cheese, and bacon. Pour dressing over and toss to coat.

5. Chill
   Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

🍽 Serving Tip

Slice the ribeye against the grain and serve alongside a generous scoop of chilled broccoli pasta salad. Add a squeeze of lemon over the steak for brightness if desired.

If you’d like, I can also provide:

• A garlic butter upgrade

• A lighter yogurt-based pasta salad version

• Wine pairing suggestions

• A full meal prep version

Just tell me what you’d like!