Garlic Butter Steak in Creamy Parmesan Sauce – Restaurant-Style at Home
Garlic Butter Steak with Parmesan Cream Sauce Made Easy: Simple Steps for a Delicious Meal features tender seared steak topped with a creamy Parmesan garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 ribeye or strip steaks, 1 to 1½ inches thick
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable or avocado oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary, optional
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chicken or beef broth
Instructions
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Remove steak from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking and pat dry.
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Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add oil.
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Sear steak 3 to 4 minutes per side until a deep crust forms.
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Add butter, garlic, and herbs. Baste steak with melted butter.
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Cook to desired doneness, then transfer to a plate and rest 5 to 10 minutes.
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Deglaze pan with broth, scraping browned bits.
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Add heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
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Reduce heat and stir in Parmesan gradually until smooth.
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Slice steak against the grain and serve with sauce.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smooth sauce.
Allow steak to rest before slicing for juicier results.
Add broth if sauce becomes too thick.