Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Pistachio Pesto Butter (Aaron McCargo, Jr.) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 18 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
2 sticks butter, room temperature |
1 cup packed basil leaves |
4 to 5 cloves garlic |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
pinch coarse ground black pepper |
dash fresh lemon juice |
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
1/4 cup asiago cheese |
2 tablespoons pistachios |
pinch red pepper flakes |
olive oil |
4 (8-ounce) flat iron steaks |
salt and freshly ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. For the butter:
2. In a food processor add, butter basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Pulse a few times until well combined. Add lemon juice and drizzle oil. Pulse again. Add cheese, pistachios and red pepper flakes. Remove from processor with a rubber spatula onto a sheet of parchment paper and shape into a log. Place in the refrigerator and allow to set for at least 30 minutes.
3. For the steak:
4. Preheat grill to medium.
5. Drizzle the steaks with olive oil. Put on the grill, and while cooking season with sea salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill for another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the grill to a platter and allow to rest for a few minutes. Slice disks of butter, put on steaks while still hot and serve.
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