Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Pistachio Pesto Butter

• 2 sticks butter, room temperature
• 1 cup packed basil leaves
• 4 to 5 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• Pinch coarse ground black pepper
• Dash fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup Asiago cheese
• 2 tablespoons pistachios
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• Olive oil
• 4 (8-ounce) flat iron steaks
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. In a food processor add, butter basil, garlic, salt and pepper.
2. Pulse a few times until well combined.
3. Add lemon juice and drizzle oil.
4. Pulse again.
5. Add cheese, pistachios and red pepper flakes.
6. Remove from processor with a rubber spatula onto a sheet of parchment paper and shape into a log.
7. Place in the refrigerator and allow to set for at least 30 minutes.
8. For the steak:
9. Preheat grill to medium.
10. Drizzle the steaks with olive oil.
11. Put on the grill, and while cooking season with sea salt and black pepper, to taste.
12. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
13. Grill for another 3 to 4 minutes.
14. Remove from the grill to a platter and allow to rest for a few minutes.
15. Slice disks of butter, put on steaks while still hot and serve.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aaron-mccargo-jr/grilled-flat-iron-steak-with-pistachio-pesto-butter-recipe.html (may not work)