FLANK STEAK WITH LEMON-LIME HERB SAUCE

Flank Steak with Lemon-Lime Herb Sauce image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 to 11/2 pounds flank steak
1/2 cup chopped scallions, light green and white parts only (about 5 scallions)
1/4 cup fresh chopped chives (from 1 bunch)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for cooking the steak
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
1 tablespoon lime zest and 1 tablespoon lime juice (from 1 to 2 limes)
2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Remove the flank steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking to bring it to room temperature.
In a medium bowl, add the scallions, chives, olive oil, basil, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lime zest, lime juice, mustard, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil onto one side of the steak and use a silicone brush to spread it all over the steak. Sprinkle with a nice pinch of kosher salt and pepper. Transfer the meat to the grill pan, seasoning side down. Drizzle the other side of the steak with a small amount of olive oil and once again brush it to cover and sprinkle with salt and pepper. For medium-rare, cook the steak until the internal temperature is 135 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the steak to a plate and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Slice the steak against the grain. Add the slices to a platter and spoon on the lemon-lime herb sauce. Serve extra sauce on the side.