Peppered Steak in Sherry Cream Sauce

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 0
Peppered Steak in Sherry Cream Sauce - A Mouthwatering Recipe to Satisfy your Cravings
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs steak
1 teaspoon caribbean jerk seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
6 -8 shallots , sliced
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1/2 cup sherry wine
3 tablespoons water
5 tablespoons light cream
salt
fresh ground black pepper
plantain , cooked , to serve
fresh chives , chopped , to garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
502
Sugar
5g
Fat
37g
Peppered steak is a common dish that can be found in many households around the world. The use of sherry wine and light cream adds a distinct flavour to the dish, making it stand out from the rest. The Caribbean jerk seasoning used in the recipe adds a punch of flavour and depth to the dish. The dish is perfect for meat-lovers who crave a flavourful steak and want to prepare it in an easy but sophisticated manner. The dish can be served as the main course for a romantic dinner or a family gathering.

Instructions

1.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak on both sides with Caribbean jerk seasoning.
2.Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and heat until melted. Add the steak and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked to your liking. Set aside on a plate.
3.Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the same skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and cook, stirring frequently, for 5-6 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
4.Add the crushed garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring continuously, for 1 minute.
5.Pour in the sherry wine and water and stir to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
6.Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally.
7.Reduce the heat to low and stir in the light cream. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8.Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
9.Add the steak back to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over the top.
10.Serve with cooked plantain and sprinkle some fresh chives on top as garnish.

PROS

The peppered steak is savoury and succulent, with the sherry cream sauce adding a rich depth of flavour.

It’s a perfect main dish for a fancy dinner party or a romantic candlelight dinner.

CONS

The dish is high in calories and fat which makes it unsuitable for people who are trying to lose weight.

Also, the preparation and cooking process can be time-consuming for those who have little culinary experience.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Apart from providing essential protein to the body, the steak used in this recipe is high in iron and zinc which helps in boosting immunity and improving brain functions.
The shallots help in reducing inflammation and regulating blood sugar levels while garlic helps in lowering cholesterol levels.

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