Steak with Haunted Bourbon Garlic Cream Sauce Recipe
Indulge in this exquisite Steak with Haunted Bourbon Garlic Cream Sauce, marrying the succulence of pan-seared steak with a velvety garlic cream sauce infused with the smokiness of bourbon. Perfect for date night or a cozy evening at home, this dish elevates the ordinary to the extraordinary.
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Steak:
- 2 ribeye or strip steaks (about 10 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Haunted Bourbon Garlic Cream Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup bourbon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Prep steaks: Rub steaks with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Sear: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Cook steaks for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare or longer for desired doneness. Transfer to a plate to rest.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Deglaze: Pour bourbon into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer until reduced slightly.
- Build sauce: Stir in heavy cream, beef broth, Dijon, and Parmesan. Let simmer 4–5 minutes until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Combine: Return steaks to the skillet briefly and spoon sauce over the top.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with extra sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 58g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Steak, Bourbon, Garlic Cream Sauce, Pan-Seared, Date Night, Comfort Food