Garlic Butter Steak With Parmesan Cream Sauce Recipe
This Garlic Butter Steak with Parmesan Cream Sauce is a decadent and flavorful dish featuring perfectly seared ribeye steaks cooked in garlic butter, topped with a rich and creamy Parmesan sauce. The combination of tender, juicy steak and velvety sauce makes for an impressive yet easy-to-make dinner that’s sure to delight any steak lover.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Steak
- 4 pieces ribeye steaks (about 1-inch thick, 8 oz each)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Parmesan Cream Sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season Steaks: Evenly season both sides of the ribeye steaks with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
- Heat Skillet and Melt Butter: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Allow it to melt and become bubbly but not burnt.
- Cook Steaks First Side: Add the steaks to the hot skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes without moving them to develop a good sear.
- Flip Steaks and Add Garlic Butter: Using tongs, flip the steaks. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the minced garlic to the skillet, then cook the steaks for an additional 4-5 minutes for medium-rare doneness while basting with the garlic butter.
- Rest Steaks: Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest on a plate for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Make Parmesan Cream Sauce: Lower the skillet heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream, whisking continuously to loosen any browned bits stuck to the pan for flavor.
- Add Parmesan and Thicken Sauce: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and continue whisking for about 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Season the Sauce: Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as needed to balance the flavors.
- Serve: Slice the rested steaks, arrange on plates, and drizzle generously with the Parmesan cream sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Allowing the steak to rest after cooking ensures juicier, more flavorful meat.
- For more doneness preferences, adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting and flavor in the sauce.
- The sauce can thicken quickly; whisk continuously to prevent clumping or burning.
- Butter quality will impact flavor, so use unsalted high-quality butter if possible.
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