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Harissa-Spiced Strip Steak with Char-Grilled Zucchini


Harissa chili paste adds zesty flavor to rich beef strip steaks. Tender grilled zucchini with creamy ricotta cheese balances out the bold flavors for a memorable summer dish.
Source: Aussie Beef
Serving Size 4
Prep Time 30 mins.
Cook Time 10 mins.

Ingredients


  • 4 Australian beef strip steaks, fat trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Harissa paste
  • 1 tablespoon thyme leaves, chopped
  • 3 zucchinis, halved, chopped
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted
  • Mint leaves

Preparation


  1. Combine half the oil, Harissa paste and thyme in a bowl. Add steaks and coat well.
  2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook steaks for 3 to 4 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. Set steaks aside on a plate loosely covered with foil to rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, place zucchini and remaining oil in a large bowl. Season and toss to coat.
  5. Reheat the same pan over medium-high heat and cook zucchini for 6 to 7 minutes or until charred and tender.
  6. Remove from pan, return to large bowl, add lemon zest and juice and toss to coat. Top zucchini with ricotta, almonds and mint leaves.

Harissa-Spiced Strip Steak with Char-Grilled Zucchini

Harissa chili paste adds zesty flavor to rich beef strip steaks. Tender grilled zucchini with creamy ricotta cheese balances out the bold flavors for a memorable summer dish.
4 Prep: 30 mins. Cook: 10 mins.

Preparation


  1. Combine half the oil, Harissa paste and thyme in a bowl. Add steaks and coat well.
  2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook steaks for 3 to 4 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. Set steaks aside on a plate loosely covered with foil to rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, place zucchini and remaining oil in a large bowl. Season and toss to coat.
  5. Reheat the same pan over medium-high heat and cook zucchini for 6 to 7 minutes or until charred and tender.
  6. Remove from pan, return to large bowl, add lemon zest and juice and toss to coat. Top zucchini with ricotta, almonds and mint leaves.
Source: Aussie Beef

Ingredients

  • 4 Australian beef strip steaks, fat trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Harissa paste
  • 1 tablespoon thyme leaves, chopped
  • 3 zucchinis, halved, chopped
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted
  • Mint leaves