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Garlic Butter Steak with Parmesan Cream Sauce

Juicy ribeye steaks seared in garlic butter and topped with a rich Parmesan cream sauce for an elegant, easy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Gourmet
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak
  • 2 ribeye steaks about 10 oz each
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Parmesan Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Pat steaks dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steaks 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic, spoon over steaks for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Remove steaks and rest on a plate loosely covered with foil.
  5. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, add butter and heavy cream. Stir in Parmesan and garlic powder until sauce thickens.
  6. Season sauce with salt and pepper, pour over steaks, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

Steak can be brought to room temperature before cooking for even doneness.