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The Scorched Snap Pea & Flank Steak Shockwave

The Scorched Snap Pea & Flank Steak Shockwave

Forget those limp, sad side salads. We treat our greens and our proteins with equal, ruthless respect. This high-octane bowl delivers an explosive miso-Calabrian chili umami bomb, aggressively scorched spring vegetables, and perfectly seared flank steak.

Chef Maya Lin
Chef Maya Lin
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
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medium
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Timeline

20 minutes
0m5m10m15m20m
Quick Pickle Radish
3m
Sear Steak
8m
Scorch Vegetables
5m
Bloom Spices
3m
Whisk Vinaigrette
2m
Assemble Salad
4m

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Watermelon radish(Shaved paper thin)
  • 0.25 cup Rice vinegar(For quick-pickling)
  • 1 tsp Sugar(For quick-pickling)
  • 2 tbsp Neutral oil(Divided use)
  • 1 lb Flank steak(Lean and fast-cooking)
  • 1 bunch Asparagus(Woody ends removed)
  • 8 oz Snap peas(Strings removed)
  • 1 tbsp Minced garlic(Freshly minced)
  • 1 tbsp Calabrian chili paste(For explosive heat)
  • 1 tbsp White miso(Umami base)
  • 1 tbsp Fish sauce(For deep savoriness)
  • 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts(Crushed)
  • 0.5 cup Fried shallots(Crispy and golden)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Listen up, in the line cook hustle we always start with our acid. Toss 1 cup watermelon radish with 0.25 cup rice vinegar and 1 tsp sugar in a bowl. Massage it aggressively. Set it aside so it can transform while we work.

    3 min

    Tip: Slice the radish as thin as humanly possible for maximum crunch.

  2. 2

    Get your heaviest skillet smoking hot. We are treating this meat with zero mercy. Add 1 tbsp neutral oil and sear 1 lb flank steak for about four minutes per side until you get a ruthless crust. Pull it out to rest on a cutting board.

    8 min

    Tip: Do not touch the steak while it sears. Let the crust build.

  3. 3

    Do not you dare wipe out that skillet! Throw 1 bunch asparagus and 8 oz snap peas straight into the residual steak fat. Let them blister and scorch. We want an aggressive char that brings out their inherent sweetness.

    5 min

    Tip: Keep the heat high and toss only occasionally.

  4. 4

    Simultaneously, heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a tiny saucepan. Drop in 1 tbsp minced garlic and 1 tbsp Calabrian chili paste. Let them bloom and sizzle until your entire kitchen smells violently delicious.

    3 min

    Tip: Watch closely so the garlic blooms but does not burn.

  5. 5

    Pull the bloomed aromatics off the heat and aggressively whisk in 1 tbsp white miso and 1 tbsp fish sauce. This is your umami bomb. It should be thick, pungent, and terrifyingly good.

    2 min

    Tip: If it is too thick, splash in a tiny drop of warm water.

  6. 6

    Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain. Throw the scorched greens, the meat, and the drained pickled radishes into your largest bowl. Pour over that furious dressing. Now, add 0.5 cup roasted peanuts and 0.5 cup fried shallots. That is three distinct sources of crunch. Respect the crunch! Toss it all together until you hit the perfect bowl-to-fork ratio for maximum dressing coverage.

    4 min

    Tip: Use a bowl twice as big as you think you need to allow for violent tossing.

Chef's Notes

Remember my golden rule: never plate a limp green. If your pan is not screaming hot before those snap peas hit the metal, you are doing it wrong. Dial in that bowl-to-fork ratio and thrive in the chaos!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does The Scorched Snap Pea & Flank Steak Shockwave take to make?

The Scorched Snap Pea & Flank Steak Shockwave takes about 25 minutes total. That includes 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 2 servings.

What skill level is needed for The Scorched Snap Pea & Flank Steak Shockwave?

This recipe is rated medium — it's intermediate, requiring some cooking experience.

What ingredients do I need for The Scorched Snap Pea & Flank Steak Shockwave?

The main ingredients are: Watermelon radish, Rice vinegar, Sugar, Neutral oil, Flank steak, Asparagus, Snap peas, Minced garlic, Calabrian chili paste, White miso, Fish sauce, Roasted peanuts, Fried shallots.

What type of meal is The Scorched Snap Pea & Flank Steak Shockwave?

The Scorched Snap Pea & Flank Steak Shockwave is categorized as: salad, dinner.