Fillet Steak with Mushroom Sauce

Fillet steak:

1. In a wide, shallow dish, mix the olive oil, freshly crushed garlic, ground black pepper, fresh thyme leaves, and the juice of half a lemon.
2. Blend until the lemon and the oil emulsify.
3. Place the fillet medallions in this mixture and refrigerate overnight.
4. Preheat your gas braai to searing hot.
5. Place the medallions on the preheated braai, and season only with black pepper and coarse salt.
6. Braai guide: For Rare: 8 - 10 minutes · For Medium Rare: 10 - 12 minutes
7. Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 2 minutes.

Mushroom sauce:

1. In your cast iron pan on medium heat, melt the butter and add the 2 bruised garlic cloves and a tablespoon of fresh thyme
2. Add the diced mushrooms and cook.
3. Remove the garlic cloves.
4. Turn up the heat and add the brandy.
5. Tilt the pan to the flame so that the brandy catches alight.
6. Once the alcohol has burnt off, and the flames have gone out, add the cream.
7. Season with salt and pepper.