Description
A decadent and flavorful Garlic Butter Steak topped with a creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfectly seared ribeye steaks are cooked in garlic butter to achieve a delicious crust and tender interior, then smothered in a rich, cheesy cream sauce garnished with fresh parsley. Ready in just 30 minutes, this meal offers a restaurant-quality experience at home.
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 the Steaks: Evenly season both sides of the ribeye steaks with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Allow the butter to melt and bubble, preparing the pan for searing.
- Sear the First Side: Add the steaks to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on one side until a rich brown crust forms.
- Flip and Add Garlic Butter: Turn the steaks using tongs, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, achieving medium-rare doneness while infusing garlic flavor.
- Rest the Steaks: Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices and keep them tender.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce heat to medium on the same skillet. Pour in the heavy cream and whisk continuously, scraping up any browned bits left from cooking the steaks.
- Incorporate Parmesan: Add the grated Parmesan cheese and continue whisking for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Season the Sauce: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed for balanced flavor.
- Serve: Slice the rested steaks, plate them, drizzle the Parmesan cream sauce generously on top, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Letting the steak rest after cooking ensures juiciness and tenderness.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and smooth texture in the sauce.
- Adjust cooking time for steaks to your preferred level of doneness.
- The browned bits in the skillet add rich flavor to the cream sauce — don’t skip scraping them up.
- If you prefer, substitute ribeye with other cuts like sirloin or strip steak.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Garlic Butter Steak, Parmesan Cream Sauce, Ribeye Steak, Easy Steak Recipe, Creamy Sauce, Dinner Recipe
