Lemon Basil Pesto Flat Iron Steak
Serves: 6
Citlalli Gibson
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
47
Sweetness
48
Sourness
37
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Prep time (avg)
5.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 large
Garlic (cloves, minced)2 cups
Basil Leaves (packed fresh)1 cup
Pine Nut1 cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil1.5 tbsps
Lemon Juice (fresh)3 tsp
Red Pepper Flake1
SaltDirections:
1
Chop 4 garlic cloves in a food processor until minced
2
Add the basil and pine nuts, and pulse a few times to combine
3
With the food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides
4
Place the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes into the food processor, and pulse until blended
5
Season to taste with salt and pepper
6
Rub the flat iron steaks with 2 cloves minced garlic, season to taste with salt and pepper, then set aside
7
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate
8
Grill the steaks to desired degree of doneness on preheated grill, about 4 minutes per side for medium
9
Baste the steaks occasionally with a little of the pesto sauce
10
Once done, serve topped with the remaining pesto