Skip to main content

Grilled Flank Steak and Red Onion with Orange Gremolata

3.8

(11)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Gremolata, an Italian garnish traditionally made with minced fresh parsley, garlic, and lemon zest and served with osso buco, adds a fresh flavor to grilled meats. For a slightly different taste, we've used orange zest.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

a 3/4-pound piece flank steak
four 1/3-inch-thick slices red onion, secured with wooden picks
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil

For gremolata

1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, minced
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare grill.

    Step 2

    In a shallow baking dish large enough to hold steak and onion slices in one layer whisk together vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add steak and onions and turn to coat with marinade. Marinate steak and onions, covered, 15 minutes.

  2. Make gremolata:

    Step 3

    In a small bowl toss together garlic, parsley, and zest.

    Step 4

    Drain steak and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes.

    Step 5

    While steak is standing, drain onions, discarding marinade, and grill 5 minutes on each side, or until tender and golden. (Alternatively, steak and onions may be cooked in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan.)

    Step 6

    Slice steak thin across grain. Serve steak and onions sprinkled with gremolata.

Read More
Like lemony baked salmon and strawberry shortcake roll.
Like spicy carrot rigatoni and weeknight-fancy ravioli with peas.
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Like lemony risotto and tandoori-style cauliflower.
Crispy, Parmesan-crusted cutlets make this spring dish sing.
A flurry of fresh tarragon makes this speedy weeknight dish of seared cod and luscious, sun-colored pan sauce feel restaurant worthy.
Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.