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Classic Steak au Poivre

Source of Recipe


Fine Cooking



List of Ingredients



• 2 boneless beef strip steaks (about 1 pound total)
  
• Kosher salt
  
• 1-1/2 Tbsp black peppercorns, very coarsely crushed
  
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
  
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  
• 1 small shallot, minced
  
• 1/4 cup Cognac
  
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
  
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  






Instructions



1. Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel and season both sides lightly with salt. Coat both sides with the peppercorns, pressing so they adhere.
   
   
2. Heat the oil in a 12-inch heavy-duty skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering hot. Add the steaks and cook to your desired doneness (2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare). Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and tent them with foil. Pour off and discard any fat left in the pan, but not the brown bits.
   
   
3. Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. When melted, add the shallot and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully add the Cognac. Return the skillet to medium heat and cook, whisking, until the Cognac reduces to a glaze, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the cream and simmer until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the parsley and season to taste with salt.
   
   Transfer the steaks to dinner plates and top with the sauce.
   
   Serves 2