LEMON HERB GRILLED STEAK

The lemon, rosemary and thyme marinade on this barbecued steak brightens the flavour without overshadowing the taste of the meat.

Yield: Serves 4.

LEMON HERB GRILLED STEAK

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp dry white wine
  • 1 tbsp rosemary, crumbled
  • 1 1/2 tsp thyme, crumbled
  • 1/4 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1 1/4 lb (0.625 kg) sirloin steak, 1 inch thick

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients except steak in a double plastic bag. Add steak and squeeze bag to coat steak with marinade; seal bag. Let stand 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat natural gas barbecue on medium heat for 10 - 15 minutes. Meanwhile, remove steak from marinade and pat dry; discard marinade.
  3. Grill steak over medium heat on natural gas barbecue to desired doneness.
Nutritional analysis per serving:

293 calories, 19 g fat, 26.8 g protein, 2.1 g carbohydrate, 0.6 g fibre, 71 mg sodium