Tuesday, August 7, 2012

'Dry' steak marinade

Try this when you don't have time to fully marinate a steak. I tried it last week, with amazing results!

2 T-bone steaks, or any cut of your choice
1 tsp. minced DRIED onion
1 tsp. fresh minced (or, to save time, powdered) garlic
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tsp. - 1tbs. olive oil
4-6 fresh thyme sprigs
1/2 lemon, cut into wedges

Prepare the steaks:

1. Spray grill with non-stick coating. Heat grill to highest setting. Before placing steaks on grill, lower heat to medium.

2. 10-30 minutes before grilling, salt & pepper steaks on both sides. Add garlic powder, to your taste. Remove fresh thyme from sprigs; sprinkle generously on both sides of steaks.

3. Give a quick spritz / drizzle of olive oil on both sides of steak, then give a quick drizzle of fresh lemon juice. Allow to set 10 minutes, while letting grill to heat. Use the back of a fork to rub over steaks, sealing marinade. Poke a few holes in each side, to allow to flavors to marry.

4. Grill each side approximately 3 minutes, then turn. For rare steaks, grill each side 4 minutes. For medium steaks, allow 5 minutes. For well done, 7 minutes per side.

5. Remove steaks from grill. Allow to 'rest' for 10 minutes, to let juices flow.

6.  Serve with baked or smashed potatoes, salad of your choice, or alone. Enjoy!!

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