Description
Elevate your dinner with this indulgent Garlic Butter Steak topped with a creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces ribeye steaks (about 1-inch thick, 8 oz each)
- To taste salt
- To taste pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the steaks: Generously season both sides of the ribeye steaks with salt and pepper. Let them sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the seasoning.
- Heat the skillet: Place your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add 2 tablespoons of butter, letting it melt and bubble—this indicates it’s ready for steak!
- Cook the steaks: Lay the ribeye steaks in the skillet with a satisfying sizzle. Cook for about 4-5 minutes without moving them to achieve that perfect crust.
- Flip and flavor: Using tongs, flip the steaks gently. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes for medium-rare, spooning the melted butter over the steaks to further enhance their flavor.
- Rest the steaks: Remove the steaks from the skillet and allow them to rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. This step is crucial; it ensures the juices redistribute throughout the meat for ultimate tenderness.
- Make the Parmesan cream sauce: Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream, whisking continuously to scrape up the delicious browned bits left in the skillet.
- Thicken the sauce: Stir the grated Parmesan cheese into the cream, continuing to whisk until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper to suit your taste.
- Serve: Slice the rested steaks against the grain and plate them beautifully. Drizzle the Parmesan cream sauce generously over the top and add a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
Feel free to customize the sauce or substitute ribeye with another steak cut. Always let the steak rest after cooking for optimal juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 57g
- Saturated Fat: 32g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: steak, garlic butter, parmesan sauce, ribeye, dinner recipe