Pan-Seared Garlic Butter Steak with Creamy Parmesan
Garlic Butter Steak with Parmesan Cream Sauce features pan-seared steak basted in garlic butter and finished with a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 steaks (ribeye, sirloin, or New York strip), about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Bring steaks to room temperature and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steaks 3 to 4 minutes per side.
3. Add 2 tablespoons butter and half the garlic. Baste steaks for 1 minute.
4. Remove steaks and let rest for 5 minutes.
5. Lower heat, add remaining butter and garlic to skillet, and sauté briefly.
6. Pour in heavy cream and simmer 3 to 5 minutes.
7. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
8. Spoon sauce over steaks and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Avoid boiling the cream to prevent separation.
Slice steak against the grain for tenderness.
Adjust sauce thickness with extra cream if needed.