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Delicious garlic cream sauce poured over a perfectly cooked steak.

Garlic Cream Sauce for Steak

A quick and simple garlic cream sauce that transforms a good steak into a restaurant-style meal, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Steaks (ribeye, sirloin, New York strip, or filet mignon) Choose your preferred cut of steak.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For a rich flavor.
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh garlic preferred.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream For a rich and creamy texture.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (optional) Enhances flavor, can be omitted.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper To taste.
  • splash Broth (optional) To loosen the sauce if needed.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dry the steaks with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a pan over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Cook the steaks for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
  4. Remove the steaks from the pan and let them rest on a plate.
Making the Garlic Cream Sauce
  1. Lower the heat in the pan and add the butter.
  2. Add minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  4. Let the sauce simmer gently until it thickens, adjusting the thickness with broth if necessary.
  5. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Return the steaks to the pan, coating them in the sauce and warming for about a minute.

Notes

Serve with starchy sides like mashed potatoes or rice, and green vegetables for a balanced meal. The sauce can be made ahead but is best fresh.