Pesto Steak Recipe
This Pesto Steak recipe combines juicy flank steak with a flavorful arugula pesto, served alongside grilled corn and creamy burrata cheese. Perfect for a summertime grilling feast!
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Marinade:
- 1 ½ pounds flank steak
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic (grated or minced)
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Arugula Pesto:
- 2 cups packed arugula
- ¼ cup packed basil
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic (crushed)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
For Serving:
- 4 ears corn
- 2 balls burrata cheese (torn into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Marinate the Steak: Whisk together the marinade ingredients and pour over the flank steak. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat the grill to high heat.
- Make the Pesto: In a food processor, blend arugula, basil, olive oil, parmesan, pine nuts, lemon zest, garlic, and salt until finely chopped. Season with pepper.
- Grill the Steak and Corn: Cook the steak for 3-5 minutes per side for medium rare. Grill the corn until charred and tender.
- Rest and Slice: Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain. Cut the corn kernels off the cobs.
- Plate and Serve: Plate the sliced steak with burrata and grilled corn. Top with arugula pesto. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer pesto, you can add more olive oil or adjust the consistency to your liking.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning of the pesto with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your taste preferences.
- Make extra pesto to use as a delicious spread or sauce for other dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Pesto Steak, Grilled Steak, Arugula Pesto, Flank Steak Recipe