Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of French Seared Steak with Cognac Cream Sauce, a dish that effortlessly combines elegance and comfort. This recipe features a tender ribeye steak seared to perfection, complemented by a rich cognac cream sauce that brings a touch of Parisian bistro ambiance straight to your home kitchen. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself after a long day, this delightful meal promises to satisfy with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ribeye steak (1-inch thick, approx. 12 oz)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cognac
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Take the steak out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the steak for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and rest under foil.
- In the same skillet, add butter and chopped shallots; sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Carefully deglaze with cognac; scrape any browned bits from the pan and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Lower heat, stir in heavy cream, and simmer until thickened (3-4 minutes). Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Slice the rested steak against the grain and serve drizzled with cognac cream sauce and garnished with herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Substitute brandy or bourbon for cognac for a different flavor profile. Enhance your sauce by adding sautéed mushrooms or additional herbs.