BBQ Steaks with a Spiced Marinade

Light supper for four for the grill or barbecue, this recipe uses a bavette or flat iron steak marinated in spices and served with a herb salsa.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 675g lean bavette or flat-iron steaks
  • For the Spiced Marinade:

  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • For the Herb Salsa:

  • 2 spring onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • Pinch of dried chilli flakes
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander (leaves and stalks)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Method

  1. To prepare the citrus marinade; combine all the ingredients in a large, non- metallic shallow dish.
  2. Place the steaks on a chopping board and using a sharp knife score on both sides (optional). Transfer into the marinade mixture and coat on both sides (optional). Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour or overnight; the longer the better.
  3. To make the salsa; combine all the ingredients in a bowl and adjust the seasoning if required.
  4. Remove the steaks from the marinade and cook on a prepared barbecue or preheated moderate grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  5. Serve the steaks on a bed of peppery rocket with the salsa.