Garlic Butter Steak with Parmesan Cream Sauce

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• 2 pounds steak — such as ribeye, sirloin, or strip steak

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• 1 tablespoon olive oil

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• 1 teaspoon salt

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• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

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• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

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• 3 tablespoons butter

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• 3 cloves garlic — minced

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• 1 tablespoon parsley — chopped fresh

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• 2 tablespoons butter

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• 3 cloves garlic — minced

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• 1 cup heavy cream

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• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese — grated

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• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

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• 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning

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• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

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• salt — pinch

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• 1 tablespoon chives or parsley — chopped

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Step by step

1. 1

   Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Let them rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy pan over medium-high heat for 2– 3 minutes. Add olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.

3. 3

   Place the steaks in the hot skillet and sear for 3– 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the pan. Spoon the melted garlic butter over the steaks for 1– 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer the steaks to a plate and loosely cover with foil. Let them rest for 5– 10 minutes while you make the sauce.

6. 6

   In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

7. 7

   Pour in the heavy cream and stir, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer gently for 3– 4 minutes.

8. 8

   Stir in Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2– 3 minutes, until smooth and slightly thickened.

9. 9

   Slice the steak against the grain, then spoon the Parmesan cream sauce over the top.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with parsley or chives and serve warm with roasted potatoes, green beans.