Mustard Sauce for Steak

Mustard Sauce for Steak

from platingsandpairings.com
Sauce
15 min
4 servings
302 kcal / serving

Make the most of steak night with this quick and easy Mustard Sauce for Steak. A classic creamy sauce with a delectable depth, it adds brilliant finishing flavors to any cut of steak for a sophisticated steakhouse experience at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1shallot (minced)
  • ¼ cupcognac (brandy or bourbon)
  • 1 cupheavy cream
  • 1 teaspoonhoney (or maple syrup)
  • 2 tablespoonswhole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoonfresh parsley (minced)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    If you're cooking steaks, save the juices in the skillet. This will help flavor the mustard sauce.

  2. 2

    Add the butter to the skillet and melt over medium high heat.

  3. 3

    Once melted, add the shallots and cook until softened, 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the cognac (or brandy or bourbon) and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the alcohol has reduced by half.

  5. 5

    Add the heavy cream and honey (or maple syrup) and simmer, until the liquids have reduced by about one third, 3-4 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove the skillet from the heat and whisk in the mustard and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.