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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Ali Ndegwa
ali_ndegwa@yahoo.comThis recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The steak was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
chris sager
c-sager@aol.comI'm not a big fan of steak, but I loved this dish. The cognac cream sauce was so rich and flavorful, it made the steak taste amazing.
Md Ranaboos
md97@gmail.comThis recipe is a winner! The steak was cooked to perfection and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Youssef Elsagher
elsagher@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The steak is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. This is my go-to recipe for a special occasion dinner.
Jamiu Ogundele
j@hotmail.comThis dish is amazing! The steak is so tender and the sauce is so creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sheikh As Sabiur
ss56@hotmail.comI love this recipe! The cognac cream sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the steak is cooked to perfection. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
S raj Raj
s_r4@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The steak was cooked to perfection and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.
Deepika Gurung
deepika-g@aol.comI made this dish for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The steak was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Laxmi Gaihre
g11@hotmail.comThis recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The steak was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Nantale Jannat
jannat87@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of steak, but I loved this dish. The cognac cream sauce was so rich and flavorful, it made the steak taste amazing.
Michael Wayne
michael.wayne62@gmail.comThis recipe is a winner! The steak was cooked to perfection and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Hus Jdu
h.jdu@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The steak is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. This is my go-to recipe for a special occasion dinner.
Haris Shahin
s_haris@yahoo.comThis dish is amazing! The steak is so tender and the sauce is so creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Hashim Siddique
s_hashim@gmail.comI love this recipe! The cognac cream sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the steak is cooked to perfection. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
Ahmed Awad
awad.a78@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a keeper! The steak was juicy and tender, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.
Kevinique Fraser
fraser.k@gmail.comI made this dish for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The steak was cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine. I highly recommend this recipe.
Yvonne Gulmatico
yvonne-gulmatico50@yahoo.comThe cognac cream sauce is what really makes this dish. It's so rich and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the tender filet mignon. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Ria Mohammed
ria-mohammed92@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out amazing! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the steak was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.
BAD PEOPLE
badp@gmail.comThis recipe was a hit with my family! The cognac cream sauce was rich and flavorful, and the filet mignons were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.