Steak au Poivre & Garlic Herb Shrimp with Garlic Bread & Lemony Green Beans

Step 1

• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place garlic herb butter in a large bowl; bring to room temperature. Wash and dry all produce. • Halve, peel, and mince shallot until you have 2 TBSP (4 TBSP for 4 servings). Place peppercorns in a zip-close bag; crush with a rolling pin or a heavy bottomed pan. Halve baguette lengthwise. Zest and quarter lemon (for 4, zest 1 lemon; quarter both).

Step 2

• Place 1 TBSP plain butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a small microwave safe bowl; microwave until softened, 10 seconds. (TIP: Do so in 5-second intervals, checking in between, to avoid melting.) Stir in garlic powder (start with ¼ tsp; add more to taste), salt, and pepper. • Toss green beans on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. • Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 12-15 minutes. Cover to keep warm.

Step 3

• Meanwhile, pat steak* dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper. • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 5-7 minutes per side. • Turn off heat; transfer to a cutting board. Wash out pan.

Step 4

• Rinse shrimp* and pat dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper. • Heat another drizzle of olive oil in pan used for steak over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until opaque and cooked through, 3-4 minutes. • Turn off heat; transfer shrimp to large bowl with garlic herb butter. Toss until thoroughly coated. Cover to keep warm. Wipe out pan.

Step 5

• Melt 1 TBSP plain butter in same pan over medium heat. Add minced shallot and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 1-2 minutes. • Add stock concentrates, ¼ cup water (1⁄3 cup for 4 servings), and ½ tsp crushed peppercorns (1 tsp for 4). (Be sure to measure the crushed peppercorns.) Simmer until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. • Turn off heat. Stir in another 1 TBSP plain butter (2 TBSP for 4). Season with salt and more peppercorns if desired.

Step 6

• Spread baguette with garlic spread. Toast in oven (use a baking sheet or place directly on rack) until golden, 3-5 minutes. Halve on a diagonal. • Toss green beans with lemon zest and juice to taste. • Slice steak against the grain. • Divide garlic bread, green beans, and steak between plates. Spoon pan sauce over steak; top with shrimp. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges and sauce on the side.