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Creamy garlic sauce drizzled over a perfectly grilled steak
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Creamy Garlic Sauce Over Perfectly Grilled Steak

Creamy, garlicky, and utterly satisfying — this dish features a juicy ribeye seared to perfection and draped in a silky garlic-parmesan cream sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients

Steak

  • 2 pieces ribeye steaks about 8–10 ounces each, room temperature

Seasoning

  • Salt and pepper to taste, use coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Cooking Oil

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing, divided if needed

Cream Sauce

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3 cloves garlic minced finely
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated for best melt and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves chopped or whole leaves
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Season the steaks generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Let them sit at room temperature while you heat the pan, about 5–10 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let it shimmer but not smoke.
  • Add the steaks to the hot skillet. Cook undisturbed for about 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare depending on thickness. Adjust time if you prefer rare or medium.
  • Use tongs to sear the edges briefly if your steaks are thick, about 30–60 seconds per edge to render fat.
  • Remove the steaks to a cutting board or plate and tent loosely with foil. Let them rest for at least 5 minutes so juices redistribute.
  • Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the butter and let it melt, scraping up any browned bits for flavor.
  • Add the minced garlic to the butter and cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring to combine with the pan juices.
  • Stir in the grated Parmesan and fresh thyme. Continue to simmer and stir until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3–4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Return the steaks to the skillet, spooning the garlic cream sauce over them. Let them warm and soak up sauce for about 1–2 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Slice the steak against the grain and serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Notes

Bring steaks to room temperature before cooking for even doneness. Pat steaks dry before seasoning for a deep crust.