Description
Succulent “juicy steak with creamy garlic sauce” promises a rich culinary experience that blends tender meat with silky, aromatic sauce. Diners can savor each perfectly seared bite while enjoying a luxurious gourmet moment that elevates home cooking to restaurant-quality delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 ribeye steaks (about 1 inch thick)
Fresh Herbs and Seasoning:
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
- Salt
- Black pepper
Cooking Fats and Liquids:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter
Sauce Ingredients:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the meat by thoroughly dabbing each steak with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a perfect sear. Season both surfaces generously with robust salt and cracked black pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Ignite a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high flame, creating an ideal searing environment. Drizzle olive oil and carefully place steaks into the hot pan, allowing them to develop a rich, caramelized exterior for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Introduce a luxurious touch by adding golden butter, aromatic smashed garlic cloves, and fragrant rosemary and thyme sprigs. Continuously baste the steaks with the infused melted butter, enhancing their depth of flavor.
- Transfer steaks to a resting platform, allowing internal juices to redistribute for 5-7 minutes, which ensures maximum tenderness and succulence.
- Utilize the same skillet to craft the velvety sauce, reducing heat to medium and melting additional butter. Incorporate finely minced garlic, releasing its intense aromatics for approximately one minute.
- Pour in rich heavy cream and coax the mixture to a gentle simmer. Whisk in grated Parmesan cheese, tangy Dijon mustard, smoky paprika, and season with salt and pepper until the sauce transforms into a smooth, luxurious consistency.
- Complete the culinary experience by slicing steaks against the grain and cascading the creamy garlic sauce over the top. Complement with creamy mashed potatoes, roasted seasonal vegetables, or a crisp garden salad.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, thick-cut steaks like ribeye or New York strip for the best flavor and juiciness.
- Pat steaks completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear and develop a delicious crust.
- Let steaks rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking to promote even cooking and maximum tenderness.
- Use a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan to achieve consistent, high heat and beautiful caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 950
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 75 g
- Saturated Fat: 40 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 56 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg