Ingredient:

• STEAK:
• 3/4 teaspoon whole peppercorns
• 1 New York strip or beef top loin steak (1 pound)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs
• SAUCE:
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup Cognac
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt