Grilled Steak With Peas and Aubergine Over Whipped Ricotta

Ingredients for Grilled Steak With Peas and Aubergine Over Whipped Ricotta

• 350ml whole-milk ricotta

• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

• 80ml extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for grill and drizzling

• 2 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

• 2 (1"–1 1/2"-thick) boneless strip steaks (about 675g total), patted dry

• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided, plus more

• 2 small aubergines (about 300g total), trimmed, sliced lengthwise into 1" spears

• 230g sugar snap peas, strings removed

• Flaky sea salt

• 1/2 cup mint leaves

• 1 Fresno chilli, thinly sliced (optional)

• Lemon wedges (for serving)

Whisk ricotta, lemon zest, 3 tablespoons oil, and 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy; set aside.

Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Season steaks on all sides with 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Grill steaks until lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 49°C, 5–7 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.

While steak rests, toss aubergine with 2 tablespoons oil; season with 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Grill aubergine, turning often, until skin is lightly charred and flesh is softened, about 5 minutes.

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

Spread reserved ricotta on a platter. Arrange aubergine and peas over. Drizzle with oil; season with sea salt and pepper. Top with mint and chilli (if using). Serve with lemon wedges alongside.

Transfer steak to another platter. Drizzle with oil, then season with sea salt and pepper. Serve alongside vegetables.

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