PAN-SEARED STEAK WITH MUSHROOM-MERLOT SAUCE

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Make and share this Pan-Seared Steak With Mushroom-Merlot Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Steak

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (10 ounce) rib eye steaks, 10-ounces each
salt, to taste
2 teaspoons pepper, coarsely-ground
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 shallot, thinly sliced
3/4 cup merlot
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

Steps:

  • Sprinkle steaks on both sides with salt and 2 teaspoons pepper; press to adhere.
  • Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add steaks; cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium.
  • Transfer steaks to 2 plates (do not clean skillet).
  • Add 1 tablespoon butter to pan.
  • Add mushrooms and shallot; sauté 2 minutes.
  • Add wine and thyme and boil until wine is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Whisk in 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Pour over steaks.

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