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Ingredients
for
4
Peppercorn Crusted Steaks with Cognac Cream Sauce
25 min., ready in 36 min.
Time:
594
calories
Calories:
Ingredientsfor
- Ingredients
- 2 Tbsps black and white peppercorns
- 4 allspice
- 4 Steak fillet about 200 grams (approximately 7 ounces) each
- 2 Tbsps vegetable oil
- salt
- 40 grams butter
- 4 Tbsps Cognac (or brandy)
- 300 milliliters Whipped cream
- lemon juice
Preparation
1.
Coarsely crush the peppercorns and allspice berries in a mortar and sprinkle onto the steaks.
2.
Heat the vegetable oil on high in a large pan and sear the steaks for 2 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for about 4 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer the steaks to a plate, cover with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
3.
Add the butter and cognac into the pan and cook until frothy. Stir in the whipping cream and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and lemon juice to taste. Spoon the sauce onto plates, top with the steaks and serve immediately.