Description
This Pesto Steak is the perfect summer dish—marinated flank steak grilled to perfection and topped with creamy burrata and a vibrant, peppery arugula pesto. Paired with grilled corn, it’s a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s perfect for BBQs, family dinners, or a casual evening.
Ingredients
- For the Steak Marinade:
- 1 ½ pounds flank steak
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic (grated or minced)
- 2 tablespoons red 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
- ⅓ 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 of corn
- 2 balls burrata cheese (torn into bite-sized pieces, 4 ounces)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak Marinade:
- In a bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients: olive oil, honey, garlic, red vinegar, soy sauce, and black pepper.
- Pour the marinade over the flank steak in a casserole dish or large Ziploc bag. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight for the best flavor.
- Make the Arugula Pesto:
- In a food processor or blender, combine the arugula, basil, olive oil, parmesan, pine nuts, lemon zest, garlic, and salt.
- Process until finely chopped, then season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Grill the Steak and Corn:
- Preheat your grill to high heat.
- Grill the steak for 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare (132°F).
- Grill the corn until charred in spots and tender (about 10 minutes).
- Once cooked, transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish:
- Slice the steak against the grain and cut the corn kernels off the cob.
- Plate the steak with torn burrata cheese and grilled corn.
- Top with a generous amount of arugula pesto.
- Serve:
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful, fresh Pesto Steak!
Notes
- You can substitute burrata with fresh mozzarella if preferred, but burrata adds a creamy richness to the dish.
- For extra flavor, grill the corn with a little bit of butter or herbs before serving.
- If you don’t have pine nuts for the pesto, you can substitute with walnuts or almonds for a slightly different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American, BBQ
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
