Pound the steak on both sides with a meat tenderizer or pierce with a fork. Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag; add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Seal the bag and shake to coat; marinate in the refrigerator, 2 to 8 hours.
Meanwhile, make the pesto: Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium-high heat, tossing occasionally, until slightly golden, about 3 minutes; let cool. Pulse the parsley, garlic and red pepper flakes in a food processor until almost smooth. Add the toasted pine nuts, cheese and 5 tablespoons olive oil and pulse until combined. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 3 tablespoons water and the olives; season with salt.
Remove the steak from the marinade and pat dry. Bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Heat a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, then add the steak and cook until a dark crust forms, about 7 minutes. Turn and cook until a thermometer inserted into the center of the steak (from the side) registers 130 degrees F for medium rare, about 8 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
Brush the steak with some of the pesto. Thinly slice against the grain and serve with the remaining pesto.
Photograph by Anna Williams

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	875.57 Kcal (3666 kJ)
Calories from fat	652.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	72.52g	112%
Cholesterol	178.96mg	60%
Sodium	530.77mg	22%
Potassium	898.96mg	19%
Total Carbs	2.22g	1%
Sugars	0.57g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.81g	3%
Protein	54.78g	110%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	2%
Iron	5.7mg	32%
Calcium	95.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	277.49 Kcal (1162 kJ)
Calories from fat	206.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.98g	112%
Cholesterol	56.72mg	60%
Sodium	168.22mg	22%
Potassium	284.9mg	19%
Total Carbs	0.7g	1%
Sugars	0.18g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.26g	3%
Protein	17.36g	110%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	2%
Iron	1.8mg	32%
Calcium	30.2mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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