Steak with Lemongrass Peppercorn Sauce

Succulent New York strip steaks served with a rich and aromatic sauce made with fresh lemongrass, vermouth, and cream, finished with coarsely ground black peppercorns.

4 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • 2 stalks lemongrass
  • 2 pounds boneless top loin steaks
  • cup dry vermouth
  • ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons black peppercorns

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Finely chop 1/3 cup lemongrass.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Heat a dry 12-inch heavy skillet (not nonstick) over medium heat 5 minutes. Pat steak dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, undisturbed, 7 minutes. Turn, then cook 7 to 8 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board.

    20 min

  3. 3.

    Discard fat from skillet and deglaze with vermouth by boiling, scraping up bits, 1 minute. Add lemongrass, remaining ingredients, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and boil until thickened slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve over steak.

    5 min

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