Flank Steak with Lemon Fennel

Name: Flank Steak with Lemon Fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 Tbsps butter, cut into pieces; 2 larges fresh fennel bulbs; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed; 567 grams flank steak; 1 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper, divided; 1 lemon; 2 Tbsps olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoons salt, divided

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Flank Steak with Lemon Fennel valentin day will be even more special with this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 15 minutes.

Instructions

Heat a large cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.

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Sprinkle steak with fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

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Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Cook steak in hot oil, turning once, about 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare.

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While steaks cook, cut fennel in half, and remove tough outer layers.

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Remove core, and slice very thinly. Chop 1 tablespoon fresh fennel fronds, and place in a medium bowl with sliced fennel. Zest lemon into a small bowl; cut lemon in half, and add 1 teaspoon juice.

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Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; set aside.

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Transfer steak to a cutting board, and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.

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Add butter and remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet.

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Add fresh fennel, and cook about 30 seconds.

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Add lemon mixture; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until fennel is crisp-tender.

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Cut steak into thin slices, and serve with fennel mixture.

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Servings:

4Tbsps

butter, cut into pieces 2larges

fresh fennel bulbs 1teaspoon

fennel seeds, crushed 567grams

flank steak 1teaspoons

coarsely ground black pepper, divided 1

lemon 2Tbsps

olive oil, divided 1teaspoons

salt, divided

Recommended wine: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir

Steak works really well with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir. After all, beef and red wine are a classic combination. Generally, leaner steaks go well with light or medium-bodied reds, such as pinot noir or merlot, while fattier steaks can handle a bold red, such as cabernet sauvingnon. You could try Anthem Estate Merlot Mt. Veeder Napa Valley Wine. Reviewers quite like it with a 5 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 99 dollars per bottle.