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Steak with Crawfish Peppercorn Sauce

The velvety smooth sauce in this recipe is the star of the show. Use any type of steak in this recipe for a delicious and easy way to dress up a steak to make it more special.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 3

Equipment

  • 1 knife
  • 1 mortar and pestle
  • Measuring spoons
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 skillet
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 Grill

Ingredients
  

  • 2 shallots chopped fine
  • 2 Tbsp. crushed peppercorns
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup cognac
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire
  • 1 cup shrimp or crawfish meat
  • 3/4 cup cream
  • 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley
  • 3 ribeye steaks
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat one tablespoon of butter and olive oil in a skillet.
  • Add the shallots, salt and crushed peppercorns.
  • Cook for two minutes.
  • Add cognac, broth and Worcestershire.
  • Bring to a boil for 1 minute.
  • Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the crawfish.
  • Whisk in cream and parsley.
  • Simmer for three minutes—taste to adjust salt.
  • Stir in the Cajun seasoning.
  • Simmer.
  • Grill the steak according to your desired doneness.
  • Serve the sauce over the steak.
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