STEAK AU POIVRE

SERVES 2 2

(10- to 12-oz) filets mignons (or substitute your favourite cut, such as bavette, rib eye, skirt, porterhouse, flat iron, or New York strip), at least 1½ inches thick

Kosher salt

3 tbsp avocado oil

1 shallot, finely chopped

¼ cup full-fat coconut milk

½ cup chicken stock

1 tbsp green peppercorns in brine, drained

1 tbsp loosely packed fresh thyme leaves,

finely chopped

Freshly ground black pepper

1 tbsp ghee