Steak Medallions With Lobster Sauce Food

BEEF MEDALLIONS WITH CARAMELIZED PAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Season beef medallions with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
• Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Cook beef until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove beef to a warm plate.
• Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir mushrooms, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, olive oil, and a pinch of salt in the skillet until mushrooms are very well browned, about 10 minutes.
• Mix in tomato sauce; cook and stir until tomato sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
• Pour in Marsala wine and increase heat to high. Cook, scraping browned bits from bottom of skillet. Once most of the wine has evaporated, stir in broth and bring to a boil; cook and stir until broth mixture has reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low and return beef to broth mixture; simmer until beef is cooked to medium-rare, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer beef to serving plates.
• Remove skillet from heat. Cook and stir 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and oregano into the sauce until butter melts. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
• Spoon sauce over beef and serve immediately.

STEAK MEDALLIONS WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Place steak in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Do not touch or move steak for 3 minutes. Turn steaks over and cook for an additional 2 minutes (times are for medium cooked steaks which are 1.5 cm thick). Remove steaks from pan and set aside.
• Add mushrooms to pan and sauté for 3 minutes on medium-high heat. Add stock to the hot pan to deglaze, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle in pepper and bring to a boil. Allow to boil until liquid has reduced by more than half and has slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
• Serve mushroom sauce on top of steaks with your favourite side dish and vegetables.

KANSAS CITY STEAKS WITH LOBSTER BéARNAISE SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook lobster in large pot of boiling salted water 13 minutes. Using tongs, transfer lobster to rimmed baking sheet. Cool slightly. Twist off claws; reserve for another use. Twist off tail. Scrape out any green tomalley. Using kitchen shears, cut body and legs into 2-inch pieces and place in medium bowl. Cut tail meat from shell; add shell to bowl with body and legs. Cut meat lengthwise into 4 strips, then crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces. Place meat in small bowl, cover, and chill.
• Melt 1/2 cup butter in heavy large pot over medium-low heat. Add sliced shallot, garlic, and chile; cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add lobster shell pieces and stir 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium. Add remaining 1/2 cup butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until melted between additions. Add paprika; stir to blend. Strain butter into medium bowl, pressing on solids in strainer to release all butter. Discard solids in strainer. Let lobster butter cool to room temperature. (Lobster meat and butter can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover butter and chill. Return lobster butter to room temperature before continuing.)
• Combine vinegar, chopped shallot, and capers in medium saucepan. Boil over high heat until almost all liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Whisk yolks, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon water in medium bowl. Place bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water. Whisk constantly until mixture is thick, about 3 minutes. Turn off heat. Whisk in lobster butter in 6 additions. Whisk in shallot mixture and tarragon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in reserved lobster meat. Season with salt and pepper. Keep lobster bèarnaise sauce over warm water.
• Preheat broiler. Rub steaks with coarse kosher salt and pepper. Broil until cooked to desired doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare (5 minutes per side if boneless). Serve with lobster bèarnaise sauce.

LOBSTER COLORADO

Steps:

• Set oven to Broil at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
• Sprinkle tenderloins all over with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Wrap each filet with bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Place on a broiling pan, and broil to desired doneness, about 8 to 10 minutes per side for medium rare.
• While tenderloins are cooking, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat with 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay® seasoning. Stir in chopped lobster meat, and cook until done. Spoon lobster meat over cooked tenderloins, and return them to the broiler until the lobster meat begins to brown.
• While the lobster is in the oven, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, cook until it browns, turning the color of a hazelnut. To serve, spoon the browned butter over the steaks, and sprinkle with the remaining Old Bay® seasoning.

BEEF MEDALLIONS WITH COGNAC SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
• Add shallots and saute about 4 minutes, until tender.
• Add brown sugar and cook, stirring, 1 minute more.
• Add the chicken and beef broth and the Cognac.
• Simmer until sauce is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes.
• Add cream.
• The sauce can be made well in advance, covered and refrigerated or even frozen.
• If frozen, thaw before proceeding.
• Season steaks.
• Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
• Add the steaks to the skillet and cook to desired doneness.
• For medium rare, cook about 4 minutes per side.
• Remove steaks from skillet and place on a plate, keep warm.
• Add the sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up any brown bits left from the steaks.
• Season.
• Slice the steaks and fan the slices on plates.
• Top with sauce and chives.

STEAK MEDALLIONS WITH POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large, high-sided skillet, cover with water and bring to a boil. Add a good pinch of kosher salt and cook until tender, about 12 minutes.
• Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak medallions all over with the steak seasoning. When the oil is hot and the butter has melted, add the steak to the skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove to a plate and cover with foil to rest.
• Without cleaning the skillet, add the garlic, thyme, oregano and onions. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, scraping the skillet to release any flavorful steak bits stuck to the bottom, until the onions are starting to become golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the white wine to the onions and allow it to reduce for 1 minute. Add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and allow it to melt.
• Drain the potatoes and pour onto a serving platter. Using the bottom of a glass, press firmly to slightly crush the potatoes and sprinkle over a little kosher salt. Top with the onion mixture. Place the steak medallions on top and garnish with the chopped parsley and flaked sea salt. Serve with horseradish cream if desired.

BEEF MEDALLION WITH HERB ROASTED POTATOES, WARM SALAD GREENS AND A DRIED MOREL BRANDY SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced potatoes with the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of Herb Mix. Season with salt and black pepper. Place potatoes on a baking tray. Roast potatoes in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until the edges just start to turn golden. Remove from oven and place potatoes into a glass bowl. While still warm, toss truffle butter with the potatoes. Cover with foil and keep warm until ready to serve.
• For the medallions, coat all sides with olive oil. Sprinkle about 2 teaspoons of Herb Mix per medallion on both sides. Season both sides of the medallions with salt and black pepper. In a large skillet, sear medallions on high heat until the outside is cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
• To make the sauce, use the same pan that the medallions were cooked in. The leftover residue from the beef will add extra flavor. Add the butter, 1 tablespoon of shallots, and morels. Saute for 3 minutes. Add brandy and flame off alcohol. Pour in reserved morel water and reduce by half. Once reduced, add the veal stock and bring to a simmer. Add the heavy cream and reduce to low heat. Simmer for one minute. Season with salt and black pepper. Leave in pan to maintain heat until ready to serve.
• To make the warm salad greens, in a separate large saute pan with the olive oil, saute the shallots for 2 minutes. Then add the beet greens and arugula, saute until wilted. Remove from heat and toss in baby spinach. Season with salt and pepper.
• To plate each serving, place a portion of the potatoes in the center of the plate. Then arrange each portion of the greens on top of the potatoes. Then place two medallions on top of the greens, leaning against each other. Then spoon a portion of the sauce around the potatoes, greens, and medallions. Garnish the top of the medallions with 1 tablespoon of tomato concasse. Serve and enjoy.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients.

PAN-ROASTED BEEF MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• NOTE: Use herbs such as sage, thyme, rosemary, and Italian parsley.
• Place beef medallions on a small flat dish. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons olive oil over top, along with herbs of choice and garlic.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove from refrigerator and bring to room temperature before roasting.
• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Bring a sauté pan to high heat. Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
• Sprinkle pepper on medallions and sear until they are a rich brown color, about 2 minutes per side.
• Lightly sprinkle with salt and place in oven for about 8 minutes for medium rare; remove from oven to a warm place to rest the meat for another 5 minutes.
• Prep time does not include overnight refrigeration.

LOBSTER SAUCE (FOR STEAKS)

Steps:

• Cube chilled lobster lobster into quarter inch by quarter inch pieces. Melt 1/2 stick of butter over medium-low heat. Add sliced shallot, garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. simmer for another 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium. Add paprika; stir to blend. Add remaining 1/2 stick butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until melted and set aside. Combine wine, chopped shallot, and capers in saucepan. Boil over high heat until almost all liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Whisk yolks, lemon juice, and water in medium bowl. Place bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water. Whisk constantly until mixture is thick, about 3 minutes. Turn off heat. Whisk in lobster butter in 6 additions. Whisk in shallot mixture and tarragon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Keep lobster sauce over warm water.
• Preheat grill/broiler. Rub steaks with coarse kosher salt and pepper. Broil until cooked to desired doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare (5 minutes per side if boneless). Serve with lobster sauce.