Pan-Fried Steak with Squash Purée

recipe

• Step 1
  Trim and seed the squash, then cut into cubes.
• Step 2
  Transfer the squash to a pot of boiling water. Cook for 20 minutes over medium heat.
• Step 3
  Meanwhile, mince the shallots.
• Step 4
  Drain the squash. Add 1 tsp butter, season with salt and pepper and purée until smooth, using an immersion blender.
• Step 5
  Melt half of the remaining butter in a pan over medium heat, add the shallots and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Step 6
  When the shallots are lightly browned, add the rest of the butter and the steak. Cook for 2 minutes on each side, basting with the butter, for rare doneness.
• Step 7
  Remove the steak from the pan. Add a splash of water to the pan to deglaze it and make a sauce, then return the steak to the pan and spoon the sauce over it.
• Step 8
  Cut the steak into slices.
• Step 9
  Serve with the purée, with the shallot sauce on top. Season to taste and it's ready!