Description
This Steak with Haunted Bourbon Garlic Cream Sauce is a perfect mix of rich, smoky bourbon and creamy garlic flavors that pair beautifully with tender, juicy steak. A hauntingly delicious recipe, perfect for special occasions or a spooky Halloween dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak:
- 2 ribeye or New York strip steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
For the Haunted Bourbon Garlic Cream Sauce:
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for a haunting kick)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the steak:
- Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes per side (for medium-rare), or to your preferred doneness.
- In the last minute of cooking, add butter, garlic, and fresh herbs (if using), and spoon the butter over the steaks.
- Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest on a plate, loosely covered with foil.
2. Make the haunted bourbon garlic cream sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Carefully pour in the bourbon and allow it to simmer for 1-2 minutes, letting the alcohol cook off.
3. Add the cream and seasonings:
- Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Let the sauce simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning if needed.
4. Serve:
- Pour the haunted bourbon garlic cream sauce over the rested steaks and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For a spookier presentation, use a smoky bourbon to enhance the haunted theme of the dish.
- You can also substitute ribeye with sirloin for a leaner option.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 55g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg