Cilantro-Lime Marinated Steaks

By lorik

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh cilantro, leaves and stems
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 8 cloves garlic
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 1 serrano chili, seeded, if desired, chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 4 New York strip steaks (1" thick, 10-12 oz each)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Process cilantro, lime juice, oil, garlic, scallions, serrano, and salt in a food processor until smooth; reserve 1/2 cup marinade for serving. Place steaks in a large dish and pour remaining marinade over the top. Turn steaks to coat both sides, cover dish with plastic wrap; chill 2-3 hours, flipping once.

Preheat grill to medium high. Brush grill grate with oil. Grill steaks, covered, 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer steaks from grill to a platter, tent with foil, and let rest 5 minutes. Serve with reserved sauce.