Try Portobello au Poivre for Dinner
by Marc Matsumoto on Sep 27, 2016
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Steak au Poivre is a French classic which literally means "pepper steak" and is usually made with a steak that's covered in a cream and pepper pan-sauce. If you feel like going vegetarian, or just feel like something a little lighter, it's also just as good made with a portobello mushroom steak.
Although there's one slightly exotic ingredient (green peppercorns), the rest of the dish involves pantry staples, and it only takes about 10 minutes to put together making a perfect weeknight dinner.
Green peppercorns are just what they sound like, they're the unripe drupes of the black pepper vine which are brined fresh instead of dried. They have a marvelous floral aroma and sharp peppery bite that's a perfect counterpoint to the rich creamy sauce. If you can't find it, you can also substitute 1/2 tablespoon of coarsely cracked black pepper.
Serve it with some creamy mashed potatoes, or a crusty baguette, or if you want to get a little creative, this is also great atop a nest of pasta.
Marc Matsumoto is a culinary consultant and recipe repairman who shares his passion for good food through his website norecipes.com. For Marc, food is a life long journey of exploration, discovery and experimentation and he shares his escapades through his blog in the hopes that he inspires others to find their own culinary adventures. Marcs been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today, and has made multiple appearances on NPR and the Food Network.