Best Steak Au Poivre Atkins 45 Net Carbs Recipes

STEAK AU POIVRE - ATKINS - 4.5 NET CARBS

Steps:

• To crush peppercorns, place them in a plastic bag and flatten with rolling pin or the flat side of a knife.
• Spread peppercorns on work surface and press both sides of the steak into the peppercorns to coat well.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in large heavy skillet over med-high heat, until hot but not smoking.
• Add 2 steaks and cook for 5 min on each side for med-rare doneness.
• Remove steaks from skilelt and tent with foil.
• Repeat with remaining 2 tbsp oil and steaks.
• Add cream, ketchup, cognac, and salt to skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up any browned bits.
• Lower heat and cook, stirring, for 2 minute Pour sauce over steaks and serve immediately.

SIMPLE STEAK AU POIVRE

Steps:

• Put steaks in a shallow dish and season well on both sides with salt. Sprinkle black pepper and Sichuan pepper evenly over steaks. Press pepper into both sides with hands and leave for 10 minutes.
• Put a large cast iron skillet over high heat. When surface is nearly smoking, swirl 1 tablespoon butter in the pan and add steaks. Adjust heat as necessary to keep steaks sizzling briskly.
• Cook for 2 minutes on first side; seared side should be nicely browned. Flip and cook for 2 minutes more. Transfer steaks to a warm platter.
• Make the sauce: Add 1 tablespoon butter to the pan. Add shallots and sauté for a minute or so, stirring, until they begin to brown. Add broth and bring to a brisk simmer. Add Cognac and continue to simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in crème fraîche and cook until sauce is lightly thickened.
• Return steaks to pan to warm, spooning sauce over them and turning once. Arrange steaks on platter or individual plates and top with more sauce. Garnish with bouquets of watercress and serve immediately.