French Seared Steak with Creamy Sauce
Indulge in a gourmet experience at home with this French Seared Steak with Creamy Sauce. This elegant dish transforms everyday ingredients into a culinary delight that impresses for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to romantic gatherings. The perfectly seared steak is paired with a rich cream sauce, making each bite exceptionally flavorful and satisfying. With simple preparation steps, you can easily create a restaurant-quality meal that will leave everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ribeye or New York strip steaks
- to taste kosher salt
- generous amount freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves smashed
- 2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons apple juice
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Pat the steaks dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Let them rest for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat a cast iron skillet over high heat, add oil, and sear the steaks for 2–3 minutes on each side until a crust forms.
- Add butter, garlic, and thyme to the pan while basting the steaks.
- Check doneness with a meat thermometer (130°F for medium-rare) and let the steaks rest.
- For the sauce, deglaze the skillet with apple juice, then add mustard, black peppercorns, and heavy cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Slice the rested steaks against the grain, plate them, drizzle with sauce, and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce (225g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 135mg