Lemon Butter Flank Steak



Lemon Butter Flank Steak
Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins Marinate: 30 mins Cook: 17 mins
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Lemon Butter Flank Steak
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2
    pounds beef flank steak
  • 1/2
    cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4
    tablespoons olive oil
  • 4
    teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
  • 2
    tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2
    cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4
    teaspoon 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
Ingredients
  • 3
    tablespoons softened butter
  • 3
    tablespoons minced lemongrass
  • 1/4
    cup fresh cilantro
  • 1
    tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt
  • pepper
  • crushed red pepper
Directions

In bowl combine softened butter; minced lemongrass; cilantro; lemon juice; and salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts (Lemon Butter Flank Steak)
  • Servings Per Recipe 4,
  • Calories 492,
  • Protein (gm) 39,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 7,
  • Fat, total (gm) 35,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 82,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 12,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 17,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 2,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 2,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 3,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 1458,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 47,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 11,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,
  • Folate (µg) 117,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 2,
  • Sodium (mg) 400,
  • Potassium (mg) 884,
  • Calcium (DV %) 131,
  • Iron (DV %) 4,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (3)
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fla_smoothie wrote:

Would be nice if somebody proofed their recipes before posting in here ("142 cup".. Try 1/4 cup)

7/11/2011 11:00:22 AM Report Abuse
jbspeck wrote:

"142 cup chopped fresh cilantro" - please clarify this amount.

6/13/2011 05:23:02 PM Report Abuse
tammkey wrote:

I couldn't find any bean sprouts so i didn't use them. The napa cabbage looked terrible so i used savoy instead and it was great. Also had to use lemongrass already prechopped that comes in the plastic container and it worked just as well. Was awesome and will definately make it again!

5/19/2011 06:19:17 PM Report Abuse

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