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Cilantro-Lime Marinated Steaks

Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Source: Cuisine at Home, May/June 2012
Category: Beef

Ingredients
2 cups Cilantro (leaves and stems)
1⁄2 cup Lime Juice
1⁄3 cup Olive Oil
8 cloves Garlic
4 whole Scallions (chopped)
1 whole Serrano Chile (chopped)
1 1⁄2 teaspoon Salt
4 whole New York Strip Steaks (1-inch thick, 10-12 oz. each)

Directions
  1. Process cilantro, lime juice, oil, garlic, scallions, serrano, and salt in a food processor until smooth; reserve 1/2 cup marinade for the serving sauce. Place steaks in a large dish and pour remaining marinade over the top. Turn steaks to coat both sides with marinade. Cover dish with plastic wrap; chill 2-3 hours, flipping once.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush grill grate with oil.
  3. Grill steaks, covered, 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks from the grill to a platter, tent with foil, and let rest 5 minutes. Serve steaks with reserved sauce.