Steak Diane for Two



4 (1/2-inch thick) tenderloin steaks

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

2 tablespoons minced shallots

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1 tablespoon minced fresh chives



Pound steaks to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle both sides of steaks

with salt and pepper. Combine 2 tablespoons butter, mustard, and

shallots in a heavy skillet; cook over medium heat 1 minute, stirring

frequently. Add steaks; cook 1 minute on each side or until desired

degree of doneness. Remove steaks to serving plate, and keep warm.



Add 2 tablespoons butter, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce to pan

drippings; cook over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Stir in parsley and

chives. Pour butter sauce over steaks. Serve immediately. Yield 2

servings.