Peppered Steak In Sherry Cream Sauce

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 1 slice the meat into thin strips, discarding any fat or gristle.
• 2 sprinkle the meat with pepper and spice seasoning and set aside to marinate in a cool place for 30 minutes.
• 3 melt the butter in a large frying pan and sauté the meat for 4-5 minutes until browned on all sides. remove to a plate and set aside.
• 4 add the shallots and garlic to the pan, fry gently for a few minutes, then add the sherry and water and simmer for 5 minutes. stir in the cream.
• 5 reduce heat and adjust the seasoning. stir in the meat and heat until hot but not boiling. serve with plantain and garnish with chives.