Garlic Butter Steak with Parmesan Cream Sauce
Garlic Butter Steak is a rich skillet dinner with juicy ribeye, savory garlic butter, and a smooth Parmesan cream sauce.
- Author: Sophia Mitchell
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 people 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- 4 ribeye steaks, 1 inch thick, 8 oz each
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Pat the ribeye steaks dry, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Place the steaks in the hot skillet and sear for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side.
- Turn the steaks over, then add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the minced garlic.
- Continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes more, spooning the garlic butter over the steaks as they finish.
- Move the steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium, pour the heavy cream into the skillet, and whisk while loosening the browned bits from the pan.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and whisk for 3 to 4 minutes, until the sauce becomes creamy and slightly thickened.
- Taste the sauce and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
- Slice the rested steaks, spoon the Parmesan cream sauce over the top, and finish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Sirloin, filet mignon, or another favorite steak cut can be used instead of ribeye.
- Add more or less garlic depending on the flavor you prefer.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 600 kcal
Keywords: Garlic Butter Steak, ribeye steak, Parmesan cream sauce, skillet steak