Aaron May’s Parmesan Habanero Crusted Ribeye and his Peri Peri Potatoes, as seen on GRK.
Recipe courtesy of Aaron May

Habanero-Parmesan Crusted Steak with Peri Peri Potatoes

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 1 hr 15 min
  • Active: 30 min
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
This is one of my favorite ways to spice up steak! Inspired by the classic steakhouse blue cheese crust, this is a fun way to add a ton of extra flavor. Portugal has one of the most underrated cuisines in the world, in my opinion, and this spicy version of their classic peri peri is a great way to celebrate that cuisine.

Ingredients

Peri Peri Potatoes:

Steaks:

Directions

Special equipment:
a mortar and pestle
  1. For the peri peri potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and blanch until just beginning to get tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from the water, then cut in half and place in a large cast-iron pan or sheet tray, cut side down.
  3. In a mortar and pestle, grind together the garlic, bay leaves and apple cider vinegar, then add the oil, parsley, paprika, granulated garlic, oregano, onion powder, cayenne, good pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Mix to combine.
  4. Drizzle the mixture over the potatoes, then roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. For the steaks: In a mortar and pestle, mix the Parmesan, mayo, steak seasoning, garlic and habanero to form a paste.
  6. Preheat a grill for cooking at medium-high heat.
  7. Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper on both sides, then grill to 10 degrees under the desired temperature.
  8. Top the steaks with the mayo mixture and broil until golden brown. Rest for 5 to 7 minutes, then slice. Serve with the Peri Peri Potatoes.