Ingredients
For the Marinade and Steak:
- 1 ½ pounds flank steak
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Pesto:
- 2 cups packed arugula
- ¼ cup packed basil
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Other Ingredients:
- 4 ears corn
- 2 balls burrata cheese (torn into bite-sized pieces, about 4 ounces)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, honey, grated garlic, soy sauce, and black pepper to create the marinade. Pour the marinade over the flank steak in a casserole dish or large Ziploc bag. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight to maximize flavor.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to high, preparing it for cooking the steak and corn. Make sure the grill grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
- Make the Pesto: In a food processor or blender, combine arugula, basil, extra-virgin olive oil, grated parmesan, pine nuts, lemon zest, crushed garlic, and kosher salt. Pulse until finely chopped and well blended. Adjust seasoning by adding freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Grill Steak and Corn: Place the marinated flank steak on the hot grill, cooking for 3-5 minutes per side until it reaches medium rare (about 132°F internal temperature). Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the ears of corn on the grill, turning occasionally until charred in spots and tender, about 10 minutes.
- Prepare for Serving: Slice the rested steak against the grain into thin strips. Cut the grilled corn kernels off the cobs carefully.
- Assemble and Serve: Arrange slices of steak on plates alongside grilled corn kernels and torn pieces of burrata cheese. Spoon generous amounts of arugula pesto over and around the steak and corn. Season with salt and pepper as desired, then enjoy while warm.
Notes
- Marinating the steak overnight enhances tenderness and flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect medium rare doneness.
- Charred corn adds a smoky sweetness that pairs beautifully with the pesto and steak.
- Burrata cheese can be substituted with fresh mozzarella if unavailable, but burrata adds a richer creaminess.
- For a nut-free pesto, substitute pine nuts with toasted sunflower seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
