Here’s a restaurant-style Juicy Steak with Creamy Garlic Sauce recipe—rich, flavorful, and perfectly seared 🥩🧄✨
Juicy Steak with Creamy Garlic Sauce (Serves 2)
Ingredients
For the steak
- 2 ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon steaks (200–250 g / 7–9 oz each)
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1–2 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary sprig
For the creamy garlic sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan (optional for extra richness)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the steak
- Bring steaks to room temperature (20–30 min).
- Pat dry and season generously with salt & pepper.
- Sear the steak
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add steaks and sear 3–4 min per side for medium-rare (adjust for thickness).
- Add butter, crushed garlic, and herbs, spooning butter over steak (basting) for extra flavor.
- Remove steak and let rest 5–10 minutes.
- Make the creamy garlic sauce
- In the same pan, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic, sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard (if using).
- Reduce slightly, then stir in Parmesan if desired.
- Season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Serve
- Slice steak against the grain and pour sauce over.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or buttered noodles.
Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—gives a better sear
- Rest steak to retain juices
- Adjust cream consistency: simmer longer for thicker sauce
Variations
- Herby sauce: Add thyme, rosemary, or chives
- Spicy: Add a pinch of chili flakes or smoked paprika
- Wine-infused: Deglaze pan with ¼ cup white or red wine before adding cream
I can also give a quick 20-minute version that produces a perfectly juicy steak with a silky garlic sauce using just one pan.
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