Summer Herb Chimichurri with Grilled Steak
Chimichurri is a thick and flavorful herb sauce. Fresh basil and marjoram stand in for traditional parsley in this version of the Argentine favorite.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 3 ounces steak and 3 tablespoons sauce)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 218
- Calories from fat: 41%
- Fat: 9.9g
- Saturated fat: 3.1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 5g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.7g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrate: 6.8g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 42mg
- Iron: 2.2mg
- Sodium: 496mg
- Calcium: 51mg
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots (about 3 ounces)
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 cup chopped arugula
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
- 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed
- Cooking spray
Preparation
- Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; stir in juice, vinegar, and red pepper. Cool. Combine shallot mixture, arugula, basil, and marjoram in a small bowl. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare grill.
- Combine paprika, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Rub paprika mixture over steak. Place steak on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Spoon sauce down center of slices, and serve.
Summer Herb Chimichurri with Grilled Steak Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- CUISINE: Central/South American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Beef
- COOKING METHOD: Grill
- OCCASION: Summer, Labor Day
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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