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Rich & Silky Garlic Cream Sauce for Steak

A luxurious, velvety garlic parmesan cream sauce that comes together in 15 minutes. The perfect keto-friendly topping for steak, chicken, or vegetables.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Condiment, Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Base
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4-5 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Flavorings
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper cracked
  • 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Cheese Grater

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and soft, being careful not to brown or burn it.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth (or wine) to deglaze the pan. Let it simmer for 1 minute to reduce slightly.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Whisk gently to combine.
  5. Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  6. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the freshly grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm over steak.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, simmer for an extra 2-3 minutes. If the sauce breaks (separates), whisk in a teaspoon of warm water vigorously to bring it back together.