Flank Steak with Lime Marinade
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 serrano pepper, cored, seeded if desired, and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
- In a shallow dish, place the oil, lime juice, garlic, serrano, chili powder, cumin, and salt and stir until well blended.
- Lay the flank steak in the dish and turn a few times until thoroughly coated.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to overnight (the longer, the better), turning occasionally.
- Lightly oil the grill grate and prepare a medium-high grill.
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels.
- Grill for about 8 to 10 minutes total, turning once, for medium-rare.
- Transfer to a cutting board and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Use a long, thin knife held at a slant to cut the steak across the grain into thin slices.
- Serve immediately.
- Be sure to thoroughly dry the steak by patting it with paper towels before you grill it.
- If the steak is too moist, itll steam rather than sear, and you wont get a nice crust.
extravirgin olive oil, lime juice, garlic, serrano pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, kosher salt, flank steak
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/flank-steak-with-lime-marinade-377883 (may not work)