Photo: Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Pistachio Pesto Butter Recipe
Ingredients
Pesto Butter:
- 2 sticks butter, room temperature
- 1 cup packed basil leaves
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch coarse ground black pepper
- Dash fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup Asiago cheese
- 2 tablespoons pistachios
- Pinch red pepper flakes
Steak:
- Olive oil
- 4 (8-ounce) flat iron steaks
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
For the butter:
In a food processor add, butter basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Pulse a few times until well combined. Add lemon juice and drizzle oil. Pulse again. Add cheese, pistachios and red pepper flakes. Remove from processor with a rubber spatula onto a sheet of parchment paper and shape into a log. Place in the refrigerator and allow to set for at least 30 minutes.
For the steak:
Preheat grill to medium.
Drizzle the steaks with olive oil. Put on the grill, and while cooking season with sea salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill for another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the grill to a platter and allow to rest for a few minutes. Slice disks of butter, put on steaks while still hot and serve.
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By blingwr13_12576303
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on May 24, 2011
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I usually don't care for this type of steak, however this recipe was awesome! It came out very tender and the butter was a great addtion. I cut the butter recipe in half and there was still a lot left over for two people. I put a spicy peanut oil on the steak instead of a regular olive oil. My husband ate two helpings. Definately a keeper!
By libraa
Tucson, AZ
on March 25, 2011
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I have been making the Pesto Butter since I saw it on Aaron's show back in 2009 & I never thanked him, I have used it for so much besides steak, which is outstanding, I use it on bread, chicken, & pasta. I also usually use macadamia nuts instead of pistachios, just my preference. I've just made another batch today & it will be gone in no time:-
By michele987
Aurora, CO
on October 09, 2010
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This was a delicious recipe. I made it for guests that we had over for dinner, and the Pistachio Pesto Butter was a big hit. It took the steak from everyday to restaurant style. Thanks, Big Daddy, for putting passion into what you do! :
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