Steak De Burgo for Two

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 8 oz sliced mushrooms
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 (1-1/2 - 2 inch) thick tenderloin steaks
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• 2 thick slices of French bread, lightley toasted
• 1 Tbsp shaved Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tbsp fresh basil, sliced very thinly

Directions

1. Saute garlic, and mushrooms in 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet until garlic is browned and mushrooms are tender; remove mushrooms and set aside.
2. Wipe pan clean and toast slices of French bread in pan.
3. Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in pan. While oil is heating, sprinkle both sides of steaks with salt and pepper. Add steak to skillet; cook over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
4. In last few seconds of cooking add the remaining Tbsp. of butter to pan and melt; spoon over steak.
5. To serve, place steak on bread; top each serving with a mushroom and sprinkle with sliced basil and shaved parmesan. Spoon pan drippings over steak. Yield: 2 servings.