Flat Iron Steaks With Lemon-Basil Pesto Recipe

Name: Flat Iron Steaks With Lemon-Basil Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 garlic cloves; 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (or more if needed); 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 6 (6 ounce) flat iron steaks; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

7 garlic cloves
3 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (or more if needed)
2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 (6 ounce) flat iron steaks
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1
Chop 4 garlic cloves in a food processor until minced. Add the basil and pine nuts, and pulse a few times to combine. With the food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides. Place the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes into the food processor, and pulse until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. The pesto should be quite thick, but loose enough to drip off a spoon in clumps. Remove 1/3 cup of pesto; put the rest in an airtight container and refrigerate.
2
Rub the flat iron steaks with the reserved pesto, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
3
Preheat an outdoor grill or broiler for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate. Bring the steaks and pesto up to room temperature while the grill heats.
4
Grill or broil the steaks to desired degree of doneness on preheated grill, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Baste the steaks occasionally with a little of the pesto sauce. Once done, serve topped with the remaining pesto.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 garlic cloves, 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup pine nuts, 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (or more if needed), and more.

Yes, Flat Iron Steaks With Lemon-Basil Pesto falls under the General 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.

Flat Iron Steaks With Lemon-Basil Pesto

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