Steak Diane

Ingredients :

Yield: 2 servings

2 (6 ounce) filet mignons, thawed

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

2 tablespoons shallots, minced

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced

1 teaspoon Brandy

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

Preparation :

Season both sides of steak with salt and pepper. Melt butter in a heavy skillet; add mustard and shallots. Saut? over medium heat 1 minute. Add steaks and cook approximately 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Remove steaks to serving plate and keep warm.

Add into pan drippings, 1 tablespoon butter, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and chives. Cook for 2 minutes. Add brandy; pour sauce over steaks. Sprinkle parsley over the top