Best Mako Shark With Green Peppercorn Sauce Recipes

STEAK AU POIVRE (FILET IN GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Sprinkle the filets generously with salt.
• Heat a medium cast-iron skillet over high heat until it starts to smoke slightly. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan. Sear the filets on both sides until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Cook in the oven until desired doneness, about 7 minutes for medium rare.
• Meanwhile, return the skillet to medium heat. Add the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, green peppercorns and bouillon cube. Bring to a simmer and let reduce by about half, about 2 minutes. Add the cognac and porcini powder and let reduce again for 1 minute.
• Remove the beef from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut the filets across the grain into 2-inch pieces and top with the au poivre sauce, thyme sprigs and a pinch of coarse salt.

GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• Add olive oil to pan after removing beef. Add shallots, garlic, and thyme; saute for 1 to 2 minutes, then, off heat, add brandy and flambe using a long kitchen match. After flame dies down, return to the heat, add stock and reduce by about half. Strain out solids, then add 2 cups cream and mustard. Reduce by half again, then shut off heat and add green peppercorns.

MARINATED MAKO SHARK RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine all the marinade ingredients together in a medium size glass bowl and stir to mix evenly. Place the Mako shark steaks in the marinade so that they are completely covered. Place the bowl of fish and marinade in the refrigerator and allow to marinate for 15 minutes. Remove and turn the steaks. Place bake in the refrigerator to marinate for another 15 minutes. Remove the shark steaks from the marinade and place in an oiled baking pan. Sprinkle with paprika as desired. Place in an oven preheated to 400 degrees F. Cook for 10 minutes per inch of thickness or until the fish flakes easily. To grill: Remove steaks from the marinade, spray with cooking oil, and place on a hot grill. Grill for 5 or 6 minutes and then turn. Grill for an additional 5 or 6 minutes or until shark steaks are flaky.

MAKO SHARK WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• Wipe the steak dry with paper towels. Sprinkle on both sides with lemon juice and set aside.
• Heat the butter and the vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add the steak and brown on both sides. Turn heat down and cook for about five minutes on each side, or until done. Remove to a heated platter and keep warm.
• Add the shallots and saute for one minute. Add the brandy, wine and peppercorns and bring to boil, stirring. Add the cream and season with salt and pepper.
• Pour the sauce onto the steak, sprinkle with parsley and serve.