Steak With Preserved-Lemon-Marinated Tomatoes

From: bonappetit.com

Yields: 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • • 1 1-lb. New York strip steak (1"–1¼" thick)
  • • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • • 2 red Thai chiles or 1 red Fresno or jalapeño chile, halved
  • • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • • 2 Tbsp. thinly sliced preserved lemon, plus 2 tsp. brine
  • • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • • 2 lb. assorted heirloom tomatoes, halved, quartered if large

Steps

  • Step 1Season one 1-lb. New York strip steak (1"–1¼" thick) all over with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper and let sit 15 minutes.
  • Step 2Meanwhile, whisk 2 red Thai chiles or 1 red Fresno or jalapeño chile, halved, 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, 2 Tbsp. thinly sliced preserved lemon, 2 tsp. lemon brine, and 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a large bowl to combine. Add 2 lb. assorted heirloom tomatoes, halved, quartered if large, and toss to coat. Chill tomato mixture until ready to use.
  • Step 3Heat a dry large cast-iron skillet over medium-high until very hot. Drizzle remaining 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil over steak; rub all over to coat evenly. Cook, turning every 2 minutes or so, until deeply browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 120°, 8–10 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Step 4Slice steak against the grain ¼" thick. Add steak to marinated tomato mixture and toss to coat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer steak and tomatoes to a platter and drizzle some of the marinade remaining in bowl over (discard the rest). Season with pepper.