FILET MIGNONS WITH COGNAC-CREAM SAUCE
DH and I had this recipe for dinner last night and loved the spicy cream sauce for our filets. I am posting the recipe as it appears in the Williams-Sonoma "Steak and Chop" book; however, DH and I grilled our steak on the BBQ and DH added a bit of steak fat that he chopped off of the filet to the pan on the stovetop for the cream sauce.
Provided by Dr. Jenny
Categories Steak
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- To make the rub, in a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, mustard, rosemary, salt and black pepper. Sprinkle the rub all over the meat, reserving 1 Tb. Let the steaks stand at room temperature for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour, or cover and refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temperature, if necessary, before cooking.
- In a large, heavy frying pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the steaks and cook to the desired doneness, turning once, 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the steaks to a platter and let rest, tented loosely with aluminum foil, while you make the pan sauce.
- To make the sauce, in the same frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the shallot and parsley and saute until the shallot is softened, 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and add the Cognac.
- Briefly return to the heat to warm; then remove from the heat again to ignite the Cognac using a long kitchen match, making sure the overhead fan is off and averting your eyes. Keep a lid handly in case the flame should flare up.
- When the flame has burned out, return the pan to high heat and whisk in the mustard, tomato paste, reserved 1 Tb rub, and beef stock.
- Cook, whisking often, to reduce the sauce by half, 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the cream and cayenne to taste.
- Add any accumulated juices from the steaks. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- To serve, spoon a generous amount of sauce over the steaks and serve at once. Pass any extra sauce at the table.
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Mr Abdullah
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The cognac and cream complement each other perfectly, and the steak is cooked to perfection. This is a dish that I will definitely be making again.
Gordon Lee
[email protected]This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.
Mavis Botsoe
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The steak is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is always delicious. This is a dish that I will continue to make for years to come.
Kodak Wavemoney
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. The steak is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dish to serve at a dinner party.
Valobashar Manus420
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. The few ingredients really let the flavor of the steak shine through. The cognac cream sauce is the perfect complement to the steak.
Janith Madushanka
[email protected]This was my first time making filet mignon, and I was so glad I chose this recipe. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Odeneho Jahsan
[email protected]I made this dish for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! The steak was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again for special occasions.
Deunesha Peterson
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and my dish turned out perfectly. The steak was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Max Silverman
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The steak was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was to die for. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dish to serve at a dinner party.
Ms World
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the cognac cream sauce, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was rich and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the steak. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Hycent Tim Ndah
[email protected]This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The sauce was complex and flavorful, and the steak was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this dish for a special occasion.
Elias Mahlangu
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The cognac and cream complement each other perfectly, and the steak is cooked to perfection. This is a dish that I will definitely be making again and again.
Brie Santiago
[email protected]This was my first time cooking filet mignon, and I was a bit nervous, but it turned out perfectly! The cognac cream sauce was amazing, and the steak was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Sly Gee
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The cognac cream sauce is so delicious, and it pairs perfectly with the tender filet mignon. This is definitely one of my go-to recipes for special occasions.
Ahmed Moiz
[email protected]This filet mignon with cognac cream sauce was an absolute delight! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the steak was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this dish for a special occasion.