Flank Steak With Cilantro Pesto Recipe

Name: Flank Steak With Cilantro Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup mirin; 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons herbes de provence; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup water; 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks; Cilantro Pesto; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley; 1 shallot; 1 garlic clove; 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less according to taste); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

Marinade
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup mirin
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons herbes de provence
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 lbs flank steaks
Cilantro Pesto
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley
1 shallot
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less according to taste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper

1
Whisk first six ingredients together. Place the steak in a large zip type plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Marinate for 8-24 hours in the refrigerator.
2
To make the pesto, place the first 9 ingredients in a blender.
3
Turn on the blender and slowly pour in the oil. Puree until smooth. Add more oil if necessary.
4
Season the pesto with salt and pepper. Set aside or store in refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before using.
5
To cook the steak, heat or prepare your grill (or broiler). Once hot, grill the steak about 6 minutes per side.
6
Allow meat to rest 10 minutes before slicing on the bias.
7
Drizzle pesto on top and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup mirin, 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Flank Steak With Cilantro Pesto falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Flank Steak With Cilantro Pesto

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