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Steak with Haunted Bourbon Garlic Cream Sauce

Steak with Haunted Bourbon Garlic Cream Sauce: A Spicy Delight

Steak with Haunted Bourbon Garlic Cream Sauce is a spicy delight for a cozy evening filled with complex, smoky flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 700
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Steak
  • 2 pieces Ribeye Steaks Approximately 1 inch thick
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Unsalted is preferable
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh cloves recommended
  • 1 cup Bourbon Mid-range recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be used as substitute
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be substituted
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust according to spice preference
  • to taste Fresh Thyme or Parsley (optional) For garnishing

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the steaks with salt and pepper on both sides and let them rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil until shimmering.
  3. Sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms, then remove and let rest.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add butter, and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze the pan with bourbon, scraping up browned bits, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Whisk in heavy cream and let it simmer to thicken.
  7. Add Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, simmering for 5-6 minutes.
  8. Return the steaks to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  9. Serve the steaks with extra sauce and garnish with fresh thyme or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 45gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, let the sauce sit for a few minutes before serving to enhance the richness and depth.

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