PAN FRIED PEPPER STEAK

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Provided by Chef Neil Perry

Categories     Milk/Cream     Beef     Steak     Spice     Brandy     Pan-Fry     Shallot

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients:
4 7-ounce sirloin or T-bone steaks
Sea salt and freshly ground back pepper, to season
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 small red eschallots, peeled and sliced
4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
Splash of brandy
1 1/2 tablespoons canned (brined) green peppercorns
3 fluid ounces chicken stock or water
3 tablespoons double cream
1 lemon
1 very fresh iceberg lettuce, cut into quarters

Steps:

  • Method:
  • Heat 2 Tbs olive oil and the butter in a pan. When the butter starts to bubble,season the steaks liberally with salt and black pepper and add to pan. Reduce heat to medium. Turn steaks after about 4 minutes and cook a further 2 minutes on the other side, or cook to your liking. Remove steaks from pan.
  • Add the shallots and garlic to the same pan and cook until translucent. Add the brandy and brined peppercorns and allow the alcohol to burn off.
  • Add the stock, heat and maintain a simmer then return the steaks to the pan.
  • Add the cream and allow it to melt through. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.
  • To serve:
  • Place the iceberg lettuce quarters over 4 plates and dress with olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and sea salt.
  • Place a piece of steak over each and finish with the sauce.

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