Description
Succulent Italian-style Steak with Garlic Sauce delivers restaurant-quality magic right to home kitchens. Creamy, rich flavors blend perfectly with tender meat, promising a luxurious dining experience you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 4 steaks (ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon)
Cooking Fats and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) butter
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sauce Ingredients:
- 5 cloves garlic (2 smashed, 3 minced)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Extract steaks from refrigeration 30 minutes prior to cooking, allowing them to normalize to ambient temperature. Thoroughly desiccate the meat surface using absorbent towels, then liberally apply salt and freshly cracked pepper across both surfaces.
- Position a substantial cast-iron skillet over robust medium-high thermal intensity. Introduce olive oil and await its shimmering transformation.
- Carefully position steaks into heated pan, initiating a robust sear for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, targeting medium-rare doneness. Precision in timing determines meat’s internal temperature.
- Incorporate butter and crushed garlic cloves into active cooking zone. Methodically bathe steaks with melted butter using a spoon, enhancing flavor complexity.
- Transfer steaks from pan, drape loosely with aluminum foil, and permit a restful interval of 5-7 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Maintain pan at moderate heat, introducing additional butter. Gently saute minced garlic until aromatic and translucent.
- Stream heavy cream into pan, establishing a gentle simmer. Integrate Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning, stirring consistently.
- Continue cooking sauce for 3-4 minutes, monitoring thickness and consistency. Calibrate seasoning with salt and pepper according to preference.
- Position rested steaks onto serving plates, cascading creamy garlic sauce atop. Embellish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately for peak gustatory experience.
Notes
- Bring steaks to room temperature to ensure even cooking and maximum tenderness.
- Pat steaks completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear with a delicious crispy exterior.
- Use a heavy-bottomed cast-iron skillet for the best heat distribution and superior searing results.
- Customize doneness by adjusting cooking time: 2-3 minutes for rare, 3-4 minutes for medium-rare, 4-5 minutes for medium.
- Let steaks rest after cooking to allow juices to redistribute, preventing dryness and maintaining optimal flavor and moisture.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or milk for a lighter sauce, or use coconut cream for a dairy-free alternative.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick or fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary for extra depth.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheated gently, perfect for drizzling over vegetables or chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 678
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 53 g
- Saturated Fat: 29 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg