"A nice steak plus this simple pan sauce will fulfill all your 10 p.m. Parisian dinner dreams...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1½"-thick New York strip steaks (about 1½ lb. total)
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Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
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1 Tbsp. whole black peppercorns
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2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
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4 garlic cloves, 2 smashed, 2 thinly sliced
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3 sprigs thyme
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3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
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1 large shallot, finely chopped
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⅓ cup cognac, dry sherry, or brandy
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½ cup heavy cream
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Flaky sea salt