Nothing on the stove yet tonight? No problem... check out one of my favourite steak recipe "Steak Diane":Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 12 to 14 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
2 6-ounce filet mignons trimmed of all fat, chilled
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter
2 to 3 shallots
1 lemon
Fresh chives
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon brandy
1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, finely minced
Preparation:
1) Season both sides of the meat with salt and pepper.
2) In a heavy skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
3) Add the steaks to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat.
4) Move the steaks from the skillet to covered serving plates to keep them warm.
5) Finely mince the shallots.
6) Juice the lemon.
7) Finely chop the chives.
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| Brandy and heat make for a good fire show! |
8) Add 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons shallots, and the mustard to the drippings in the skillet (still over medium heat).
9) Cook for only 1 minute.
10) Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chives, and the Worcestershire sauce to the skillet.
11) Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
12) Remove from heat.
13) Add the brandy to the mixture and pour immediately over the steaks.
14) Garnish the steaks by sprinkling them with 1 tablespoon minced parsley.
Mmm!! I love steak and I love cooking - awesome way to get my fix for both! What's your favourite steak recipe... or any good home cooking recipe for that matter!?
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