For steak lovers, a perfectly cooked steak is a culinary masterpiece. This ultimate steak lover’s dinner features juicy, flavorful steaks, complemented by garlic butter and served with a rich and creamy mushroom sauce. Let’s dive into the details to create this mouthwatering meal!
Ingredients
For the Steaks:
- Steak: 4 ribeye or filet mignon steaks, about 1-inch thick
- Salt and black pepper: To taste
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Thyme: 1 sprig (optional)
- Rosemary: 1 sprig (optional)
For the Garlic Butter:
- Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g), softened
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper: To taste
- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce:
- Butter: 4 tablespoons
- Mushrooms: 2 cups (300g), sliced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Shallots: 2, finely chopped
- Heavy cream: 1 cup (240ml)
- Beef broth: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Dijon mustard: 1 tablespoon
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup (50g)
- Salt and black pepper: To taste
- Fresh thyme: 1 teaspoon, chopped (optional)
For the Side Dish (Optional):
- Asparagus: 1 bunch, trimmed
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and black pepper: To taste
- Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon
Equipment
- Large skillet: For cooking the steaks and sauce.
- Mixing bowls: Various sizes for mixing ingredients.
- Measuring cups and spoons: To measure ingredients accurately.
- Tongs: For flipping the steaks.
- Baking sheet: For roasting asparagus (optional).