Butter-Basted Steak & Scallion Gremolata

with Whipped Ricotta, Chipotle Syrup, Roasted Squash & Brussels


Allergens: Tree Nuts, Milk

Total: 40 min • Prep: 10 min

Servings:
Ingredients
  • Chipotle Powder

    0.13 teaspoon

  • Pecans

    ½ ounce

  • Bavette Steak

    10 ounce

  • Crème Fraîche

    4 tablespoon

  • Brussels Sprouts

    8 ounce

  • Delicata Squash

    1 unit

  • Lemon

    1 unit

  • Ricotta Cheese

    4 ounce

  • Honey

    2 teaspoon

  • Garlic

    1 clove

  • Maple Syrup

    2 tablespoon

  • Scallions

    2 units

  • Garlic Powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Olive Oil

    2 tablespoon (tbsp)

  • Cooking Oil

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Butter

    6 tablespoon (tbsp)

  • Black Pepper

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking steps
1
  • Adjust rack to top position (top and middle for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce.

  • Halve squash lengthwise; scoop out and discard seeds with a spoon. Cut squash crosswise into ¾-inch-thick slices. Trim and halve Brussels sprouts. Zest and quarter lemon. Roughly chop pecans.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Pecans

    ½ ounce

  • Brussels Sprouts

    8 ounce

  • Lemon

    1 unit

2
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, add 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 4 servings). Microwave until completely melted, 45-60 seconds.

  • Toss squash and Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet with melted butter, garlic powder, and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Roast on top rack, flipping veggies halfway through, until golden brown and tender, 20-25 minutes. (For 4, divide between two sheets; roast on top and middle racks, swapping rack positions halfway through.)

Ingredient Quantities
  • Brussels Sprouts

    8 ounce

  • Garlic

    1 clove

  • Garlic Powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Butter

    6 tablespoon (tbsp)

3
  • While veggies roast, in a second small microwave-safe bowl, combine maple syrup, honey, ⅛ tsp chipotle powder (¼ tsp for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. (Be sure to measure the chipotle powder—we sent more!) Microwave for 20 seconds, then set aside.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Chipotle Powder

    0.13 teaspoon

  • Honey

    2 teaspoon

  • Maple Syrup

    2 tablespoon

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

4
  • Trim and mince scallions. Peel and mince garlic.

  • In a third small bowl, combine scallions, garlic, half the lemon zest (all for 4 servings), 1 TBSP olive oil (2 TBSP for 4), and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Lemon

    1 unit

  • Garlic

    1 clove

  • Scallions

    2 units

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Olive Oil

    2 tablespoon (tbsp)

5
  • Pat steak* dry with paper towels; season generously all over with salt and pepper.

  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook until browned on one side, 4-6 minutes. Flip steak; reduce heat to medium low and cook for 2 minutes more.

  • Add 4 TBSP butter (6 TBSP for 4 servings) and cook until foamy. Tilt pan slightly towards the handle and spoon melted butter over steak, repeating often, until steak reaches desired doneness, 2-4 minutes.

  • Transfer steak to a cutting board. Let rest for at least 5 minutes.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Butter

    6 tablespoon (tbsp)

6
  • While steak cooks, in a medium bowl, whisk together ricotta, crème fraîche, a squeeze of lemon juice (two squeezes for 4 servings), 1 TBSP olive oil (2 TBSP for 4), and a pinch of salt and pepper until light and fluffy. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Crème Fraîche

    4 tablespoon

  • Lemon

    1 unit

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Olive Oil

    2 tablespoon (tbsp)

7
  • Thinly slice steak against the grain.

  • Microwave chipotle syrup for 15 seconds.

  • Spread whipped ricotta on one side of each plate. Pile roasted veggies over top; drizzle with as much chipotle syrup as you like. Garnish with pecans. Place steak next to veggies; top with 1 TBSP pan juices (2 TBSP for 4 servings) and gremolata. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Pecans

    ½ ounce

  • Lemon

    1 unit