Michael’s Garlic- Lemon Steak

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Michael's Garlic- Lemon Steak

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 15 min + marinating time

Cook Time: 8 min

Sometimes simple is best. This is an easy recipe that imparts great flavor to the beef. We use good quality beef for this recipe and it turns out wonderful!

Ingredients:

4 boneless Prime or Choice strip steaks, 1 to 1 1/4-inches-thick, trimmed of all fat (8 to 10 ounces each)
4 cloves garlic, peeled and split
freshly ground black pepper
2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt or kosher salt
2 medium lemons, halved

Directions:

1. Put steaks on a plate large enough to hold them in a single layer. Rub each side of the steaks all over with a fresh garlic half, and leave all the garlic on the plate with the steaks. Season both sides of each steak with a generous coating of freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle the oil over the steaks and turn them to coat completely with the oil. Cover the plate with plastic wrap and let the steaks marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour.

2. Preheat a grill, grill pan, or barbecue until very hot.

3. Sprinkle the steaks on both sides with the salt and grill 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium- rare, or according to your taste.

4. Squeeze lemon over each steak and serve hot.

Tips:

*This steak deserves a good Bordeaux or Cabernet to accompany it.
*To make a crisscross pattern on the steaks, place them on the grill so that they lie diagonally across the grates of the grill. Cook 2 minutes. Then rotate the steaks 45 degrees on the same side and cook for 2 more minutes. Turn the steaks over and repeat on other side.

Source: RecipeGirl.com (via Second Helpings from Union Square Cafe)