Lemon and Garlic Marinated Flat Iron Steak

Here's one to "Q" this weekend:

1 lb. beef flat iron steak
Sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 T. EVOO
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 scallions, chopped
4 bay leaves, broken into pieces
1/4 cup fresh lemon basil, chopped*
1/4 cup fresh lemon thyme leaves*
2 lemons, very thinly sliced
Vegetable oil - for brushing

In a glass baking dish, season the steak with S&P, and rub with olive oil. Spread the garlic, scallions, bay leaves, basil, and thyme all over the steak. Cover both sides with the lemon slices. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Brush the grill with vegetable oil (or you can do this under the broiler). Season again with S&P. Grill over moderately high heat until medium rare (3 1/2 mins. per side). Transfer to a carving board, and let rest for 5 mins. Thinly slice across the grain. Serve with roasted veggies brushed with EVOO.

Happy FRIDAY. I urge you again to Get out there and buy some herb plants (lemon thyme, lime thyme, lemon basil, Thai basil, a bay tree, sage, marjoram, oregano, dill, garlic chives, parsley, and rosemary). It is just SO much FUN to harvest your own herbs for your gastronomic creations.

Love,

MM