Description
Indulge in a succulent steak experience with this recipe for Juicy Steak with Creamy Garlic Sauce. Tender ribeye or strip steaks are seared to perfection and topped with a luscious garlic cream sauce that elevates the dish to gourmet levels. This restaurant-worthy meal is perfect for a special dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the steaks:
- 2 ribeye or strip steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the garlic cream sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the steaks: Let the steaks sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before cooking. Pat them dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the steaks: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear steaks for 3–4 minutes per side.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, add cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and simmer.
- Finish and serve: Slice the steaks, spoon sauce over them, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- This sauce pairs well with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or pasta.
- You can use sirloin or filet mignon instead of ribeye.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
