Grilled Sirloin Steak with Anise Basil Butter

Name: Grilled Sirloin Steak with Anise Basil Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil leaves; 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds, ground coarse with a mortar and pestle or in an electric coffee grinder; 3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon anise seeds; a 1-pound boneless sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick); olive oil for brushing steak; (accompaniment if desired); 2 small fennel bulbs (sometimes call anise, about 1 pound), stalks trimmed flush with bulb; olive oil for brushing fennel; 1/2 lemon

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon anise seeds, ground coarse with a mortar and pestle or in an electric coffee grinder
3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
1 teaspoon anise seeds
a 1-pound boneless sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick)
olive oil for brushing steak
(accompaniment if desired)
2 small fennel bulbs (sometimes call anise, about 1 pound), stalks trimmed flush with bulb
olive oil for brushing fennel
1/2 lemon

1
Prepare grill.
2
Make butter: In a small bowl stir together butter ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until well blended and juice is incorporated.
3
Grill Steaks: In a heavy-duty sealable plastic bag or between 2 sheets of wax paper crush peppercorns and anise seeds with bottom of a heavy skillet.
4
Pat steak dry and coat both sides with peppercorn mixture, pressing it in.
5
Season steak with salt and brush both sides with oil.
6
Grill steak on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 4 to 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat.
7
(Alternatively, steaks may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)
8
Transfer steak with tongs to a platter and let stand 10 minutes.
9
Top steak with dollops of anise basil butter.
10
Prepare grill.
11
Quarter fennel bulbs lengthwise into wedges.
12
In a steamer set over boiling water steam fennel, covered, until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
13
Brush fennel quarters with oil and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden.
14
(Alternatively, fennel may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)
15
Transfer grilled fennel with tongs to a serving dish.
16
Squeeze lemon to taste over fennel and season with salt and pepper.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil leaves, 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds, ground coarse with a mortar and pestle or in an electric coffee grinder, 3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Grilled Sirloin Steak with Anise Basil Butter 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!