Ginger Marinated Steak

This recipe comes from Saveur.  Mmm, another recipe with ginger in it. I like using marinades. I love the way the meat takes on the flavors from a good marinade and how the marinade breaks down the meat and makes it more tender. If using the grill pan, I recommend that you start on high heat and sear the steak on both sides for at least a minute or so and then lower the heat and let the steak cook to the desired temperature.

SERVES 2-4

Ingredients

1⁄4 cup toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
1 tbsp. honey
8 cloves garlic, peeled
1 (5") piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 (1 1⁄2-lb.) flank steak

Instructions

Purée oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth; pour into a bowl. Add steak and cover with plastic wrap. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or chill overnight.

Heat a charcoal grill or set a gas grill to medium-high. (Alternatively, heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high.) Remove flank from marinade; grill, turning as needed, until slightly charred and cooked to desired doneness, 6–8 minutes for medium rare or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of the steak reads 125°. Let steak rest 10 minutes; thinly slice against the grain and serve with lime wedges.