Anchovy-Rubbed NY Strip Steaks with Grilled Onion and Tomato Relish
- 6 ounces jarred or canned anchovy fillets in oil, drained
- 1 fresh hot red chile, such as Holland or Fresno, seeded and chopped
- Four 1-inch-thick New York strip steaks (10 to 12 ounces each)
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1 medium red onion, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1/2 pound small tomatoes (preferably Campari), halved
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup snipped chives
- In a mini food processor, combine the anchovies and red chile and puree until smooth.
- Spread the mixture all over the steaks and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Bring the steaks to room temperature before grilling.
- Light a grill and oil the grate.
- Brush the onion with oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until softened and lightly charred, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer to a work surface.
- Grill the tomatoes cut side down over moderately high heat until lightly charred, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a work surface and let cool slightly.
- Cut the onion and tomatoes into 1/2-inch pieces and transfer to a medium bowl.
- Stir in the vinegar, chives and the 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Season the relish with salt and pepper.
- Grill the steaks over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly charred on the outside and medium-rare within, 6 to 8 minutes total.
- Transfer to plates and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve with the relish.
hot red chile, kosher salt, pepper, red onion, extravirgin olive oil, tomatoes, red wine vinegar, chives
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/anchovy-rubbed-ny-strip-steaks-grilled-onion-and-tomato-relish (may not work)