🥩 Juicy Steak with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Servings: 2
Ingredients
For the steak:
2 ribeye, sirloin, or strip steaks (about 250 g / 8 oz each)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
For the creamy garlic sauce:
1 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the steak
Pat the steaks dry with paper towels.
Season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat.
Add the steaks and cook for 3–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
Add 1 tbsp butter during the last minute and spoon it over the steaks.
Remove steaks and let them rest for 5 minutes.
2. Make the creamy garlic sauce
In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir.
Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Season with salt and pepper.
3. Serve
Place the steaks on plates.
Spoon the creamy garlic sauce over the top.
Garnish with chopped parsley.
Perfect with:
Mashed potatoes
Roasted vegetables
Rice or pasta
Garlic bread
Cooking Tip
For the juiciest steak, use a meat thermometer:
Doneness
Temperature
Rare
50°C / 120°F
Medium-Rare
54°C / 130°F
Medium
60°C / 140°F
Medium-Well
65°C / 150°F