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Fillet Steaks with Tarragon and Shallot Butter

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Fillet Steaks with Tarragon and Shallot Butter

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In less than 30 minutes you can make this tasty twist on a fillet steak meal
 

Ingredients

  • 4 lean beef fillet steaks
  • TARRAGON AND SHALLOT BUTTER:
  • 100g/4oz butter, softened
  • 1 small shallot, peeled and finely diced
  • 1 tbsp freshly chopped tarragon
  • Salt and freshly milled black pepper
  • Dash of Port or cream sherry
  • PEA PUREE:
  • 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 25g/1oz butter
  • 150ml / 1/4 pint hot, good chicken or vegetable stock
Serves: 4 Preparation: 10   Total Time: 10min whats this
 

Directions

  1. In a bowl blend together the butter, shallot, tarragon and seasoning. Form the butter into a sausage shape and wrap in cling film or foil and refrigerate.
  2. To make the pea puree place the onion, butter, stock and peas in a large pan, Season, bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for minutes. Drain and reserve two tablespoons of the stock. Puree to a desired consistency with the reserved stock. Add the freshly chopped parsley, if used. Set aside and keep warm.
  3. Gently heat g/z of the butter in a large pan until foaming. Add the fillet steaks and cook over a medium heat, turning once. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
  4. For fillet steak m (to nch) thick
  5. Rare: minutes (each side)
  6. Medium: minutes (each side)

 

Source: www.beefyandlamby.co.uk

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