Description
A luxurious French-inspired steak dish with a rich cognac cream sauce, perfect for a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 (8-ounce) filet mignon steaks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, finely minced
- 1/4 cup cognac
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Season the steaks generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and sear for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Remove steaks from the skillet and let them rest on a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Sauté the shallot until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Carefully pour in the cognac (it may flame up briefly). Stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the steaks to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.