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Steak Frites on a blue and white plate

Parisian Steak Frites

Everything you need to know to make this classic French bistro staple at home! You feel like you're in Paris when you eat my Parisian Steak Frites.
5 from 1 vote
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 2
Calories 608 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 deep pot for frying
  • 1 Spider Strainer for gently removing fries, can also sub tongs
  • 1 Candy Thermometer can also use kitchen thermometer for measuring oil temperature

Ingredients
  

Steaks

  • 2 small beef filets 7-8 ounces each
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter unsalted

Frites

  • 2 large russet potatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 4-5 cups of vegetable or peanut oil for frying

Horseradish Aioli

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 large tablespoon garlic paste or pressed garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons lemons juice preferably fresh squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Steaks

  • Season steaks with salt and pepper and let come to room temperature, 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat cast iron skillet on high flame for about 5 minutes. Sear steaks on first side for 2-3 minutes, then flip and add butter on top and let melt.Remove steaks from heat once they reach 10-15 degrees below desired temperature. Wrap in foil and let sit at least 5 minutes before serving.

Frites

  • Wash and peel the potatoes. Slice into desired fry length and thickness. I recommend about 1/4in thick for a skinny, crispy result. Place the sliced, uncooked fries into a large bowl. Cover with ice and fill with water. Let the potatoes chill in the water for at least 30min or up to an hour.
  • Fill a large, deep pot about 2/3rds the way full of oil and heat to 325 degrees. Remove fries from water and pat dry. Then carefully place into the hot oil. Depending on the size and depth of your pot, you might need to fry the potatoes in batches. Do not stir the fries once they are in the oil. Let them sit, if you stir, there is a good chance you will break the fries. Let the fries cook until they are slightly lighter than the color of a McDonald's french fry. The timing really depends on several factors like quantity of oil and potatoes, size of pot, etc. so timing is difficult to measure here.Once fries are just beginning to get golden, remove them using a spider strainer. Let them cool on a paper towel lined plate or wire cooling rack. Let the oil come back up to 350 degrees F.
  • Wait to do the second fry until you are ready to serve. Once the oil reaches 350 degrees F, return the fries to the pot for 1-2 minutes or until golden. You'll want to pull them out before they get too brown or they will be too crispy.Let the fries drain on a paper towel lined plate or rack. Season with salt while still hot. Serve immediately.

Horseradish Aioli

  • Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined.Do a little taste test and see if it needs more salt or horseradish depending on your preferences for salty and spicy!

Notes

Nutritional Values are only estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 608kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 2696mgPotassium: 933mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 222IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
Keyword date night, Frites, Steak
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