Lemon Basil Pesto Flat Iron Steak Recipe
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Lemon Basil Pesto Flat Iron Steak

By: desihannagan 
"Lemon and basil combine nicely into a pesto topping for steaks."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (25)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 steaks
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 6 (6 ounce) flat iron steaks
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  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.
  2. Rub the flat iron steaks with 2 cloves minced garlic, season to taste with salt and pepper, then set aside. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
  3. Grill 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 569 | Total Fat: 44.2g | Cholesterol: 122mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2008 by SunnyByrd   view full review
Perfect pesto! For anyone worried about or having trouble with pesto falling off or burning on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2008 by Dianemwj   view full review
This was excellent! The only changes I made was to add an extra clove of garlic to the pesto...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2009 by blue eyed CC   view full review
We made this and were pleasantly surprised! We don't typically like pesto but I have to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2010 by armywife321   view full review
The homemade pesto was excellent; a huge hit. But if you've never had flat iron steak, let me...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2008 by RandyRandy   view full review
Very nice twist on pesto! Next time I think I will try it with a dash of chili oil instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2011 by AZ Organics   view full review
If you don't have pine nuts and don't want to pay $6 for a tiny bag of them just use walnuts...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2010 by megameaghan1   view full review
I loved this in every way. I don't usually put red pepper flakes in my pesto, but that little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2010 by TinyChef90   view full review
The pesto was fabulous! Great recipe! The steak was a little bland unless you coated it in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2010 by maccordeiro Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Loved it 5 Stars all the way thanks
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2010 by vmattingly85   view full review
I cooked these on the George Foreman and just topped the steak with the pesto. It was very...

 

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