Description
This Garlic Butter Steak with Parmesan Cream Sauce recipe offers a perfect balance of rich, tender ribeye steaks cooked to medium-rare, topped with a creamy, savory Parmesan sauce infused with garlic and butter. Ideal for an indulgent dinner, this dish combines simple ingredients with an elegant cooking technique to create restaurant-quality flavors at home.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Steaks: Evenly season both sides of the ribeye steaks with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavors.
- Heat the Skillet and Butter: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter; wait until melted and bubbling for proper searing.
- Sear the Steaks First Side: Add the steaks to the hot skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes until a flavorful crust forms on one side.
- Flip and Add Garlic Butter: Turn the steaks using tongs, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic, then cook for another 4-5 minutes to achieve medium-rare doneness and infuse garlic flavor.
- Rest the Steaks: Remove steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute for a tender bite.
- Prepare Parmesan Cream Sauce: Reduce heat to medium, add the heavy cream to the same skillet, and whisk continuously while scraping the browned bits from the bottom to incorporate rich flavors.
- Thicken Sauce: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and continue whisking for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Season Sauce: Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as needed to balance the flavors perfectly.
- Serve: Slice the rested steaks, plate them, generously drizzle the Parmesan cream sauce on top, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness.
Notes
- For perfect medium-rare steaks, use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 130-135°F (54-57°C).
- Letting the steaks rest is essential for juicy results.
- You can substitute ribeye with other preference steaks like sirloin or filet mignon.
- The Parmesan cream sauce can be adjusted in thickness by modifying cream quantity or cooking time.
- Use fresh garlic and fresh Parmesan for the best flavor.
- This recipe pairs well with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Garlic Butter Steak, Parmesan Cream Sauce, Ribeye Steak, Creamy Steak Recipe, Easy Dinner, Steak with Sauce
