Steak with Luscious Garlic Cream Sauce
Creamy, juicy, and bursting with garlic flavor, this steak recipe is perfect for a weeknight celebration.
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
- Skillet
- Tongs
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
Steak Ingredients
- 2 steaks Steaks (your choice of cut) About 6–8 oz each, room temperature
- 2 tbsp Olive oil For searing, heated until shimmering
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced, press or finely chop for best flavor
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream Cold from fridge
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Well stirred
- to taste Salt Coarse salt recommended
- to taste Pepper Freshly ground pepper recommended
Garnish
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 5–10 minutes.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and let it shimmer but not smoke.
- Add the steaks to the hot pan. Cook without moving for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Use tongs to flip once.
- Remove the steaks to a plate and tent loosely with foil to rest for 5–7 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the same pan and sauté for 20–30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Pour in heavy cream and Dijon mustard, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Return the steaks to the pan, spooning sauce over them to coat. Cook together for 30–60 seconds to reheat the steaks.
- Transfer steaks to plates, spoon extra sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat.