Description
A rich and flavorful steak dish featuring a creamy bourbon garlic sauce. Perfect for a gourmet dinner, this recipe combines the robust taste of seared steak with a luxurious sauce that brings together the warmth of bourbon and the sharpness of garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ribeye steaks (or preferred cut)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Optional: 1 cup mushrooms, sliced; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp crushed peppercorns
Instructions
- Season the Steak: Season both sides of the steaks with salt and pepper. Allow them to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Cook the Steak: Sear the steaks in a hot pan with butter for 3-4 minutes per side, depending on desired doneness. Set aside to rest.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pan, sauté minced garlic in butter. Deglaze with bourbon, then add heavy cream. Simmer until thickened, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Slice the steak and drizzle with the bourbon garlic cream sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- To add a spicy kick, incorporate crushed peppercorns.
- For an earthy twist, add sautéed mushrooms to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing, Saucing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 170mg