Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Steak au Poivre, a classic French dish that combines tender steak with a luxuriously creamy peppercorn sauce. This elegant meal is perfect for special occasions or an intimate dinner at home, impressing your guests with both its rich taste and beautiful presentation. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this gourmet dish in under 30 minutes. Whether paired with crispy French fries or a fresh arugula salad, Steak au Poivre offers a delightful culinary experience that promises to tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 6 oz filet mignon or ribeye steaks
- Salt (to taste)
- 2–3 tbsp cracked black peppercorns
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season both sides of the steaks with salt and press cracked black peppercorns into the meat.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then sear the steaks for 3–4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the steaks to a plate and cover loosely with foil to rest.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté shallots until translucent. Add apple juice and reduce by half before stirring in heavy cream until slightly thickened.
- Slice the rested steak against the grain, spoon the sauce over, garnish with parsley, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce (approx. 225g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg