Fillet steak with a spiced herb butter and fondant potatoes Recipe

Fillet steak with a spiced herb butter and fondant potatoes Recipe

  • 200g/7oz unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp capers, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp finely chopped gherkins
  • 1 tsp finely chopped anchovies
  • 1 tsp finely chopped chives
  • 1 tsp finely chopped chervil
  • 1 tsp finely chopped tarragon
  • 1 tsp finely chopped flatleaf parsley
  • 1 tsp thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 4 medium Maris Piper potatoes, peeled
  • 50g/1¾oz unsalted butter
  • 300ml/10fl oz fresh chicken stock
  • 150g/5½oz baby carrots
  • 50g/1¾oz caster sugar
  • 50ml/1¾fl oz chicken stock
  • 75g/2½oz unsalted butter
  • 150g/5½oz sugar snap peas
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 x 140g-175g/5-6oz fillet steaks
  1. For the spiced herb butter, place all the ingredients in a large food processor and blend until smooth. Lay a piece of aluminium foil on the work surface and lay the blended butter in a line along the foil. Roll the butter in the foil into a cylinder, tighten at both ends and place in the fridge to set.
  2. For the fondant potatoes, trim both ends of the potatoes and use a peeler to shape them into a barrel shape. Heat a large frying pan and add the butter. Once melted, add the potatoes and fry until golden-brown.
  3. Add the chicken stock and cook for 20-30 minutes until soft, but not falling apart – they need to hold together.
  4. To make the glazed vegetables, place the carrots, sugar, chicken stock and butter in a saucepan over a medium heat and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  5. Meanwhile, place a small saucepan on the heat and add water. Once boiling, add the sugar snaps. Cook for 4-5 minutes, drain and refresh in cold water before setting aside.
  6. For the steak, place a large frying pan over a high heat. Once hot, add the oil and then cook the steak for two minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking. Place a slice of the spiced herb butter on top of the steaks and place under the grill for 1-2 minutes, or until the butter has melted.
  7. To serve, place a frying pan over a medium heat and add a little of the carrot cooking liquor. Add the carrots and sugar snap peas and cook for a couple of minutes, or until hot.
  8. Place the vegetables at one side of each plate and a fondant potato at the opposite side. Place the steak in the middle and serve immediately.
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