Ingredients

  • 2 (10 ounce) rib eye steaks, 10-ounces each
  • salt, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons pepper, coarsely-ground
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
  • 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup merlot
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

Method

  • Sprinkle steaks on both sides with salt and 2 teaspoons pepper; press to adhere.
  • Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add steaks; cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium.
  • Transfer steaks to 2 plates (do not clean skillet).
  • Add 1 tablespoon butter to pan.
  • Add mushrooms and shallot; saute 2 minutes.
  • Add wine and thyme and boil until wine is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Whisk in 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Pour over steaks.