Herb Crusted Flank Steak South Beach Recipes

Steps:

• Position an oven rack 5 to 6 inches from the broiler unit, and preheat the broiler. Line a broiler pan or baking sheet with foil, and set the broiler insert on top of the broiler pan if using. Place the pan on the oven rack, and preheat until hot, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix together 1/4 cup of the oil, parsley, vinegar, garlic, pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Cover the herb oil, and set aside until ready to serve.
• Stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture on both sides of the steak.
• Carefully remove the broiler pan from the oven, put the steak in the center and broil (without turning) until nicely browned and firm, with some give when pressed in the thickest part, 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain, and serve with the herb oil.

Steps:

• Preheat broiler and pan.
• Combine the salt, tarragon, garlic, pepper, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
• Spread half this mixture onto one side of the meat.
• Broil mustard side up, about 4 inches from the heat for 4 minutes.
• Turn the meat over, spread the remaining mixture, and broil for an additional 3 minutes.
• Combine bread crumbs and parsley, pat evenly on meat.
• Broil 1 minute more.
• Let stand 5 minutes.
• Slice steak thin diagonally across the grain.

Steps:

• Sliver 1/4 of the onion and set aside. Chop the rest of the onion. Mis it in a bowl with the vinegar, capers, oregano, and garlic. Combine 1/4 cup of this mixture with the slivered onions and set aside.
• Sprinkle both sides of the steak with teh salt and pepper; prick well with a fork. In a large zip-top bag, comvine the steak with the remaining onion mixture. Marinate for 1 hour to overnight.
• Heat the grill or broiler, positioning the oven brioler rack so that the meat on the rack in the pan is 4" fromt he heat source. Removethe meat from the marinade, and place on grill over direct heat or on an oven rack set in the broiler pan. Discard marinade. Grill or broil for 4-5 min per side for med rare. Let stand 5 min before slice.
• Place meat on a platter and pour the reserved onion mixture over the steak.

Steps:

• To make the herb salt, pour all ingredients into a food processes and pulse until desired consistency.
• Let the steak rest at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to cooking. This will help the steak cook more evenly.
• Season the steak liberally on both sides with the herb salt.
• In a large cast-iron skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Sear the steak for 4-5 minutes on each side, depending on thickness and your desired doneness. Sear on the sides for 1 minute each to crisp up the fat cap, if desired. For medium-rare steak, the internal temperature should read 135˚F (57˚C).
• Let the steak rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
• Enjoy!