Grilled steak with peas and eggplant on whipped ricotta

Ingredients for Grilled steak with peas and eggplant over whipped ricotta.

• 360 g whole-milk ricotta

• 5 ml finely grated lemon zest

• 75 ml extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for grilling and drizzling

• 15 g kosher salt, divided

• 675 g boneless strip steaks, patted dry (about 675 g total)

• 5 g freshly ground black pepper, divided, plus more

• 310 g small aubergines, trimmed, sliced lengthwise into 2.5 cm spears

• 225 g sugar snap peas, strings removed

• flaky sea salt

• 125 g mint leaves

• 1 Fresno chilli, thinly sliced (optional)

• lemon wedges (for serving)

How to make Grilled steak with peas and eggplant over whipped ricotta.

1. Whisk together the ricotta, lemon zest, 45 ml of oil, and 3/4 tsp of salt in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy. Set aside.

2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and brush the grate with oil.

3. Season the steaks on all sides with 1 1/2 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of pepper. Grill the steaks for 5–7 minutes per side, until lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 50°C for medium-rare.

4. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.

5. While the steak is resting, toss the eggplant with 30 ml of oil and season with 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of pepper. Grill the eggplant, turning often, for about 5 minutes, until the skin is lightly charred and the flesh is softened.

6. Grill the peas in a grill basket or on a wire rack set over the grill alongside the eggplant, turning often, for about 3 minutes, until lightly charred and softened.

7. Spread the reserved ricotta on a serving platter. Arrange the grilled eggplant and peas on top. Drizzle with additional oil and season with sea salt and pepper. Garnish with mint and chilli, if using. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

8. Transfer the rested steak to another platter. Drizzle with oil and season with sea salt and pepper. Serve alongside the vegetables.

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