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Sliced garlic butter steak with creamy Parmesan sauce drizzled on top served on white plate with fresh parsley garnish

Garlic Butter Steak with Parmesan Cream Sauce

Juicy ribeye steaks seared to perfection and topped with a rich, creamy Parmesan cream sauce infused with garlic and butter. Restaurant-quality dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces ribeye steaks about 1-inch thick, 8 oz each
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Whisk
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Remove steaks from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Pat the ribeye steaks completely dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until very hot. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and let it melt until bubbling but not brown.
  3. Carefully place the steaks in the hot pan without crowding. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until a deep golden-brown crust forms on the bottom.
  4. Flip the steaks using tongs. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and cook for 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and continue cooking for 2 more minutes while spooning the melted garlic butter over the steaks. For medium-rare, internal temperature should reach 130-135°F.
  5. Transfer steaks to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Lower heat to medium. Add the heavy cream to the same skillet, whisking continuously to scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  7. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and whisk constantly until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 4-5 minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Slice the rested steaks against the grain, arrange on plates, and spoon the Parmesan cream sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For perfect medium-rare, use a meat thermometer and pull steaks at 130-135°F (temperature will rise 5°F during resting). Add garlic in the final 2 minutes to prevent burning. Store leftover steak and sauce separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat steak gently at 300°F to avoid overcooking. Strip steak, sirloin, or filet mignon can substitute for ribeye.