FILLET STEAK WITH SHALLOTS

Assemble these supplies:

• 10 g ( 1/4 oz) butter
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 2 shallots, peeled and chopped
• 1 x 100 g (4 oz) fillet steak
• 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard
• 50 ml (2 fl oz) double or whipping cream
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper

To garnish:

• tomato wedges
• watercress

Preparation time: 5 minutes 

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Steps in preparation: 

1. Fry the shallots gently for 2-3 minutes in melted butter and oil, then remove from the pan.
2. Put steak into pan and cook for 2-3 minutes each side.
3. When cooked, push the steak to one side of the pan, return the shallots, then add the mustard, cream, salt and pepper. Bring gently to the boil.
4. Pour sauce over the steak and serve immediately.