Description
Indulge in a culinary delight with this French Seared Steak with Cognac Cream Sauce. This exquisite dish features a tender, juicy ribeye steak paired with a luscious cognac-infused cream sauce that elevates any dinner into a fine dining experience. Perfect for special occasions or cozy family meals, this recipe is sure to impress with its rich flavors and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 boneless ribeye steak (about 1-inch thick)
- 1/4 cup cognac
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the ribeye dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the steak for 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare (130°F).
- Remove the steak and let it rest under foil.
- In the same skillet, sauté shallots until translucent (about 2 minutes). Add cognac, scraping up browned bits. Reduce by half.
- Stir in heavy cream and thyme; simmer until thickened.
- Slice the steak against the grain and top with sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg