This steak Diane recipe is a true retro classic, but certainly shouldn't be confined to the annuls of history. This simple pan sauce can be whipped up in no time, comprised of mushrooms, cognac, cream and a host of tasty seasonings.
Place a non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Once smoking, add a splash of oil, add the steaks and sear for around 3–4 minutes on each side (depending on the thickness of the steak) for a medium-rare finish. Remove from the pan, cover with foil and leave to rest in a warm place
4 fillet steaks
olive oil
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In the same pan, sweat the shallots and garlic on a medium heat until starting to soften. Add the mushrooms and a knob of butter
Once the mushrooms are soft, add the cognac and carefully set alight by tilting the pan towards the gas flame, or by using a match. Once the flames have gone out, stir in the Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard
Cook for a couple of minutes, then stir in the double cream and reduce until slightly thickened. Stir in the chopped parsley, taste, and season with salt and pepper
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