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Garlic Butter Steak with Parmesan Cream Sauce

Garlic Butter Steak with Parmesan Cream Sauce

The Crispy Chef
This rich and savory dish combines perfectly seared steak finished with garlic herb butter and a luxurious parmesan cream sauce. It delivers white-tablecloth flavor in under 30 minutes, right from your own kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Steakhouse Inspired
Servings 2 steaks
Calories 780 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan
  • Tongs
  • Meat thermometer
  • Small saucepan (optional)
  • Plastic wrap (for butter)
  • Aluminum foil (for resting steak)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ribeye, NY strip, or filet mignon steaks (8–10 oz each)
  • 2 tsp coarse salt
  • 1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp high-heat oil (vegetable, canola, avocado)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for compound butter)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (for compound butter)
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.25 tsp salt (for compound butter)
  • 2 tbsp butter (for sauce)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
  • 1 shallot, minced (or ¼ cup minced onion)
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine (or beef broth)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 0.75 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 2 oz cream cheese (optional)
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste (for sauce)
  • extra parsley or shaved parmesan for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Mix softened butter with garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley, and salt until combined. Shape into a log or keep in bowl. Chill until needed.
  • Remove steaks from fridge 30 minutes early. Pat dry and season all sides with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temp while prepping.
  • Heat cast iron pan on high for 3–4 mins. Add oil. Sear steaks 3–4 mins per side without moving. Use thermometer to check doneness. Pull 5°F before target temp.
  • Top steaks with garlic butter. Spoon melted butter over while still in pan. Remove steaks, top with more butter, and rest 5–10 minutes under foil.
  • In same pan or small saucepan, melt butter over medium. Add garlic and shallot. Sauté 1–2 mins. Add wine, reduce by half. Stir in cream and broth, bring to gentle simmer.
  • Reduce heat. Stir in parmesan gradually until melted. Add mustard, thyme, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and optional cream cheese. Simmer gently until smooth.
  • Plate steaks. Spoon parmesan cream sauce over. Garnish with fresh herbs and extra cheese. Serve hot with mashed potatoes or greens.

Notes

Use high-quality steaks like ribeye or filet for best results. Don't skip resting after cooking. Use freshly grated parmesan for smoothest sauce. Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for variations. Leftover sauce can be used on chicken or pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 780kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 45gFat: 65gSaturated Fat: 32gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 780mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 340mgIron: 3.8mg
Keyword anniversary dinner, garlic butter steak, parmesan cream sauce, steak with cream sauce, valentine dinner
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