Monday, June 13, 2011

Lemon Butter Flank Steak

This is from BHG.com
My hubby is on a low carb diet so I'm sourcing new recipes this week. :)

Lemon Butter Flank Steak

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 20 minutes Marinate: 30 minutes Cook: 17 minutes

ingredients

1-1/2
lb. beef flank steak
142
cup chopped fresh cilantro
4
Tbsp. olive oil
4
tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
2
Tbsp. lemon juice
2
cloves garlic, minced
1/4
tsp. crushed red pepper
1
recipe Lemon Butter (below)
4
cups shredded Napa cabbage
1
cup fresh bean sprouts
2
green onions, bias-sliced into 1-inch pieces

directions

1. Place steak in a shallow dish. Add cilantro, half of the olive oil, the lemon peel and juice, garlic, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. black pepper, and the red pepper. Turn steak to coat. Cover; chill 30 minutes to 1-1/2 hours.

2. Meanwhile, prepare Lemon Butter; set aside. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet heat remaining oil over medium heat. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Cook steak 15 minutes or to desired doneness, turning once. Cover; let stand 10 minutes.
3. Add vegetables to skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve steak with vegetables and Lemon Butter. Makes 4 servings.
Lemon Butter: In bowl combine 3 Tbsp. softened butter; 3 Tbsp. minced lemongrass; 1/4 cup cilantro; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; and salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste.

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