Espresso Marinated Flat Iron Steak from Nick's Cove
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 2 shallots, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 lbs flat iron steak, trimmed of excess fat and halved crosswise
Instructions
- To marinate the steaks, in a small bowl, whisk together the espresso, shallots, garlic, vinegar, oil, salt, paprika, and pepper. Arrange the steaks in a single layer in baking dish, pour the marinade evenly over them, and then turn the steaks to coat evenly. Cover the dish and refrigerate, turning the steaks once or twice, for at least 6 hours or up to overnight.
- Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct heat cooking over high heat (450°F). Brush the grill grate clean.
- Remove the steaks from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels, Arrange the steaks on the grate and grill, turning once or twice and with the lid closed as much as possible, until nicely grill marked and done to your liking, about 7 minutes for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the steak against the grain, arrange on a platter, and serve at once.