Description
This Garlic Butter Steak with Parmesan Cream Sauce is a decadent and flavorful dish featuring perfectly seared ribeye steaks cooked in garlic butter and topped with a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this elegant yet simple recipe is perfect for a special dinner or whenever you’re craving a hearty steak meal with a luxurious twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Seasoning
- 4 pieces ribeye steaks (About 1-inch thick, 8 oz each)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Cooking and Sauce Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 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 the natural flavors of the meat.
- Heat Skillet and Add Butter: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Let the butter melt and start bubbling before adding the steaks.
- Cook First Side of Steaks: Place the steaks in the hot skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side without moving them, allowing a nice sear to form.
- Flip Steaks and Add Garlic Butter: Using tongs, flip each steak. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter along with the minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 4-5 minutes to achieve a medium-rare doneness while infusing the steaks with garlic butter flavor.
- Rest the Steaks: Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes. Resting allows the juices to redistribute within the meat, ensuring juiciness.
- Make Parmesan Cream Sauce: Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Pour in the heavy cream, whisking continuously to deglaze the pan and lift any flavorful browned bits from the bottom.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and continue whisking until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season the Sauce: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed to balance flavors.
- Serve: Slice the rested steaks, plate them, and generously drizzle with the creamy Parmesan sauce. Garnish with the chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
- For different doneness levels, adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor rather than pre-minced garlic.
- Allowing the steaks to rest is crucial for juicy, tender meat.
- The Parmesan cream sauce can be used on other meats or vegetables as well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: garlic butter steak, ribeye steak recipe, Parmesan cream sauce, stovetop steak, quick steak dinner, creamy steak sauce
