Best 10 Lemon Zest Marinade For Flank Steak Recipes

MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, and ground black pepper. Place meat in a shallow glass dish. Pour marinade over the steak, turning meat to coat thoroughly. Cover, and refrigerate for 6 hours.
• Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• Oil the grill grate. Place steaks on the grill, and discard the marinade. Grill meat for 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

LEMON-HERB MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together oil, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and red pepper. Add parsley, basil, and garlic. Reserve 1⁄2 cup marinade for serving.
• Place steak in a large resealable plastic bag; pour remaining marinade over steak. Seal bag; refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
• Remove steak from bag; discard marinade. Let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Sprinkle steak with remaining teaspoons salt and black pepper.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350° to 400°).
• Grill steak over direct heat, covered, turning occasionally, until desired degree of doneness is reached, about 8 minutes per side for medium. Remove from grill, and let stand for at least 5 minutes. Grill zucchini, red onion, and tomatoes over direct heat until grill marks form, about 5 minutes (use skewers, if desired).
• To serve, thinly slice steak across the grain. Drizzle with reserved 1⁄2 cup marinade. Serve with grilled zucchini, red onion, and tomato. Garnish with parsley and basil, if desired.

FLANK STEAK WITH LEMON SHALLOT MARINADE

Steps:

• Pierce both sides of the flank steak all over with a fork; place meat in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag.
• Pour the lemon juice in a small bowl and whisk in the soy sauce. Add shallots; whisk in the sesame oil. Pour about 2/3 cup of the marinade inot a microwave-safe container and refrigerate until needed.
• Pour remaining marinade into the bag with the flank steak and seal, pressing out any excess air. Refrigerate the steak overnight; turning once or twice to distribute the marinade evenly.
• Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the unused marinade.
• Grill or broil the steak until cooked to taste; about 3 to 4 minutes per side for rare.
• Let the steak rest for 5 minutes.
• Warm the reserved marinade in the microwave and place in a serving bowl.
• Cut steak against the grain into very thin slices.
• Serve with warmed marinade.

LEMON ZEST MARINADE FOR FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients for the marinade and pour over the steak.
• Marinate for 5 hours in the refrigerator, turning often.
• Broil steak and slice on a slant.

MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Place the flank steak in a zip-lock bag. In the bag combine the minced shallot, soy sauce, olive oil, thyme, hot sauce and lemon juice. Freeze overnight. It should be thawed by the time it is needed.
• When ready to prepare, remove flank steak from the marinade and place on a grill pan. Grill for about 3 or 4 minutes (for rare), or up to 5 minutes for medium.

FLANK STEAK WITH LEMON-LIME HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Remove the flank steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking to bring it to room temperature.
• In a medium bowl, add the scallions, chives, olive oil, basil, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lime zest, lime juice, mustard, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil onto one side of the steak and use a silicone brush to spread it all over the steak. Sprinkle with a nice pinch of kosher salt and pepper. Transfer the meat to the grill pan, seasoning side down. Drizzle the other side of the steak with a small amount of olive oil and once again brush it to cover and sprinkle with salt and pepper. For medium-rare, cook the steak until the internal temperature is 135 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the steak to a plate and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
• Slice the steak against the grain. Add the slices to a platter and spoon on the lemon-lime herb sauce. Serve extra sauce on the side.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH LEMON BASIL MARINADE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4-24 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Slice steak diagonally.

TUSCAN FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup chopped fresh rosemary, garlic, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and set marinade aside.
• Pierce the steak with a fork 20 to 30 times. Place in a shallow baking dish. Pour marinade over steak and flip to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
• Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon minced rosemary, 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt in a jar. Cover and shake the dressing to combine. Shake again before using.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove steak from marinade; scrape off any chunks of marinade. Discard used marinade. Season steak with salt and black pepper.
• Place steak on the preheated grill and cook until browned on the outside and red on the inside, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Place 2 tablespoons of the olive oil-lemon juice dressing in a small bowl. Use rosemary sprig to baste the steak while it cooks. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a steak should read 125 degrees F (52 degrees C) for rare.
• Remove steak to a platter and allow to rest about 6 minutes before slicing. Cut in half lengthwise, then into 1/4-inch-thick slices at an angle against the grain. Drizzle with additional dressing.

FLANK STEAK WITH LIME MARINADE

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag, combine lime juice, soy sauce, scallions, ginger, and red-pepper flakes. Add steak, and seal bag (place in a dish to catch any leaks); marinate in the refrigerator, turning occasionally, up to 1 hour.
• Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. Remove steak from marinade, letting excess drip off (discard marinade); season with salt and black pepper. Place on grill; cover. Cook, turning once, until meat reaches desired doneness, 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing thinly.

SOY-MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, mustard, red-pepper flakes, and pepper. Place steak in dish and cover dish tightly with plastic wrap. Swirl dish so that marinade coats the top of steak. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, turning steak occasionally.
• Heat grill to high. Remove steak from marinade, letting excess drip off. Pour marinade into a saucepan and simmer over medium-high heat until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
• Clean and lightly oil hot grates. Grill steak, covered, 6 minutes; turn, brush with glaze, and grill until medium-rare, 6 minutes more. Let rest 8 to 10 minutes before slicing.