Mako Shark With Green Peppercorn Sauce Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Sprinkle the filets generously with salt.
• Heat a medium cast-iron skillet over high heat until it starts to smoke slightly. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan. Sear the filets on both sides until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Cook in the oven until desired doneness, about 7 minutes for medium rare.
• Meanwhile, return the skillet to medium heat. Add the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, green peppercorns and bouillon cube. Bring to a simmer and let reduce by about half, about 2 minutes. Add the cognac and porcini powder and let reduce again for 1 minute.
• Remove the beef from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut the filets across the grain into 2-inch pieces and top with the au poivre sauce, thyme sprigs and a pinch of coarse salt.

Steps:

• Add olive oil to pan after removing beef. Add shallots, garlic, and thyme; saute for 1 to 2 minutes, then, off heat, add brandy and flambe using a long kitchen match. After flame dies down, return to the heat, add stock and reduce by about half. Strain out solids, then add 2 cups cream and mustard. Reduce by half again, then shut off heat and add green peppercorns.

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.