Steak with Whiskey Garlic Cream -

Steak with Whiskey Garlic Cream

A rich and flavorful steak dish featuring a creamy whiskey and garlic sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 5

Total Time 30

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Steak

2 steaks (e.g., ribeye, sirloin) about 1-inch thick
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper

For the Whiskey Garlic Cream Sauce

4 cloves garlic minced
0.25 cup whiskey such as bourbon or rye
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp butter
0.25 tsp salt to taste
0.125 tsp black pepper to taste
1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

Skillet
Tongs

Method

Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Sear the steaks for 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness. Remove steaks from the skillet and let them rest on a plate for at least 5 minutes.
Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Carefully pour the whiskey into the skillet. Let it bubble and reduce by about half, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Pour in the heavy cream. Stir and let the sauce simmer gently until it thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Slice the rested steaks and serve them with the whiskey garlic cream sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a richer sauce, you can add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard along with the heavy cream. If you don't have whiskey, you can substitute with brandy or even beef broth for a non-alcoholic version.

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