Flank Steak With Toasted-Corn Salsa
Prep: 15 minutes; Cook: 18 minutes. To slice corn kernels off the cob easily, use a serrated knife. Don't bother using frozen or canned corn--it actually takes longer to toast.
Andrea's wine pick: A peppery Aussie shiraz is a good match for the spicy rub, and its oak aging adds a coconut flavor that sets off the sweetness of the corn salsa. Look for Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz, $22.
Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 5 ounces steak, 3/4 cup salsa, and about 20 chips)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 520
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated fat: 6g
- Monounsaturated fat: 9g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Carbohydrate: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Iron: 4mg
- Sodium: 510mg
- Calcium: 88mg
Ingredients
- Salsa:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Steak:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak, trimmed
- 1/3 (12.5-ounce) package baked tortilla chips (such as Tostitos)
Preparation
- 1. For salsa, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn; cook 8 minutes or until it is lightly charred. Transfer corn to a large bowl; let cool. Add remaining salsa ingredients; toss well.
- 2. For steak, mix cumin, chili powder, coriander, and salt in a small cup. Rub steak with spices. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak until medium-rare (about 5 minutes per side). Transfer to a platter, cover loosely, and let stand 5 minutes.
- 3. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Serve with salsa and corn chips.
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