Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Steak Au Poivre with Mushrooms

Yields 6 servings

Ingredients
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp grapeseed, coconut or Mac nut oil
2 shallots, julienned
1 lb cremini mushrooms, quartered
1 lb shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
3 oz brandy
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
3 oz heavy cream
6 (8 oz) strip steaks
4 tbsp cracked black pepper
Sea salt


Directions
1. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp of 2 tbsp grapeseed, coconut or Mac nut oil, then add shallots and all the mushrooms. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until mushrooms are slightly caramelized. Deglaze carefully with brandy. (It can catch fire.)

2. Add thyme and heavy cream. Continue to cook mushrooms- shallot mixture, and allow cream to reduce in pan for 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

3. Heat 2 large pans on high heat, and split 1/4 cup of oil between the pans. Crust steaks with cracked black pepper on one side only. Season with salt. Place steaks in the hot pans, crust-side down, and sear for 3 minutes.

4. Flip steaks and sear for another 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and continue to cook to desired temperature. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 3 minutes before serving with mushrooms.

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