Flank Steak with Lime Marinade

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4

It's very lean, so flank steak requires tenderizing; marinate in this Asian-infused sauce before cooking, and thinly slice against the grain before serving.

Ingredients

  • cup (about 4 limes) freshly squeezed lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 scallions (about ⅓ cup), thinly sliced

  • 2 tablespoons minced, peeled fresh ginger

  • ½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes

  • 1 ½ pounds flank steak

  • Vegetable oil, for grates

  • Coarse salt and ground black pepper

Directions

  1. In a resealable plastic bag, combine lime juice, soy sauce, scallions, ginger, and red-pepper flakes. Add steak, and seal bag (place in a dish to catch any leaks); marinate in the refrigerator, turning occasionally, up to 1 hour.

  2. Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. Remove steak from marinade, letting excess drip off (discard marinade); season with salt and black pepper. Place on grill; cover. Cook, turning once, until meat reaches desired doneness, 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing thinly.

    flank steak with lime marinade
Originally appeared: Everyday Food, July/August 2005

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