Recipe: Grilled Flank Steak With Cilantro-Scallion Purée
John Besh's spicy marinade takes grilled steak to the next level
Meet the grilled steak dish you're going to be making all summer: New Orleans chef John Besh puts flank steak in spicy marinade before hitting the grill only to be topped with a vibrant herb purée. It's a recipe that's as quick and easy as it is delicious.
You want a smooth purée to top this steak, but don't go crazy with the blender. The heat the blades give off will quickly turn your bright-green sauce into a lackluster army green. As soon the purée is smooth, don't blend for one more second.
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Recipe adapted from 'My Family Table,' by John Besh
Grilled Flank Steak With Cilantro-Scallion Purée
Perfect your grilling skills with this foolproof steak recipe served with a bright herb purée.
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- For the Steak
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Espelette pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- One 1½-to-2-pound flank steak
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- For the Cilantro-Scallion Purée
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 scallions, roughly chopped
- Pinch ground cumin
Directions
- Marinate the steak: Light a grill. In a small bowl, whisk together all the steak ingredients, except for the meat, salt and pepper. Pour the marinade into a large sealable plastic bag with the flank steak. Seal and turn to fully coat the steak. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the purée: In a blender, add all of the purée ingredients and blend just until the sauce comes together.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Grill until medium rare, 6 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain. Divide between plates and drizzle with the cilantro and scallion purée, then serve. *This article was originally published on 6/12/2016 by Tasting Table editors. The restaurant and chef are in no way affiliated with or endorsing the featured sponsor.
Nutrition
| Calories per Serving | 713 |
| Total Fat | 57.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g |
| Cholesterol | 134.9 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g |
| Sodium | 636.4 mg |
| Protein | 42.7 g |
The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
