Flank Steak with Cucumber-Pepper Relish

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 7 mins to 10 mins 350°F

Ingredients

1 large garlic clove
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds flank steak, 3/4-inch thick
1 1/2 cups diced English cucumber
2 large sweet red peppers, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2/3 cup finely chopped white onion
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
1 medium garlic clove, pressed
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degree F.

2. Chop the garlic and salt on a board to create a paste. Combine with pepper and rub over both sides of steak. Cut steak into 4 equal-size pieces.

3. To make relish, combine cucumber, red pepepr, onion, lime juice, honey, cilantro, medium clove of garlic and salt. Set aside.

4. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat; add steak and cook 1 minute per side until browned. Transfer to oven and cook 5 to 6 minutes until an instant-read thermometer registers 135 degree F for medium rare. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with relish. Makes 4 servings.