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Easy Grilled Flank Steak with Cilantro Butter

Easy Grilled Flank Steak with Cilantro Butter

A quick and flavorful grilled flank steak topped with a melt-in-your-mouth cilantro butter, perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Grilled
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Olive oil For moisture and good browning
  • 1 cup Lime juice For brightness and tenderness
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce For salty depth
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced For flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin or chili powder For warm grilled flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Optionally added
  • 1 teaspoon Brown sugar Optional for sweetness
For the Cilantro Butter
  • 1 stick Butter, softened For mixing with herbs
  • 1/4 cup Chopped cilantro For freshness
  • 1/4 cup Chopped parsley To balance cilantro flavor
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced To enhance flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lime zest For extra citrus flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper To taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional, for heat
For the Steak
  • 2 pounds Flank steak A long, flat cut from the cow's lower belly

Method
 

Marinade Preparation
  1. Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Pour the marinade over the flank steak in a bag or shallow dish.
  3. Flip the steak once or twice while marinating for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
Cilantro Butter Preparation
  1. Let a stick of butter soften.
  2. Mix in chopped cilantro, chopped parsley, minced garlic, lime zest, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Roll into a log with plastic wrap and chill until ready to use.
Grilling the Steak
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Pat the steak dry before grilling, if necessary.
  3. Grill the steak for about 3-5 minutes per side for medium rare or 5-7 minutes for medium.
  4. Remove from grill and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
Serving
  1. Slice the steak against the grain for tender bites.
  2. Top the sliced steak with a thick slice of cilantro butter.
  3. Let it sit for a couple of minutes to melt, then serve.

Notes

Store leftovers wrapped tightly in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.