MAKO SHARK WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Mako Shark With Green Peppercorn Sauce image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 mako shark steak (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
Juice 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
3 shallots, minced
1/2 cup brandy
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 tablespoons green peppercorns, crushed
1/2 cup heavy cream
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Chopped parsley to garnish

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 568, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 816 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams