Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of pesto steak – a succulent, perfectly cooked steak topped with a generous serving of basil pesto sauce. This dish features a tender and juicy steak cooked to perfection, accompanied by a vibrant green pesto made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and high-quality olive oil.
To marinate the steak, pat each steak dry. Brush each side of the steak with pesto,. Place the steak in a bag to sit for 15 minutes to two hours.
While the steak is marinating, heat up your grill. In a pan on the stove set to medium heat place the pine nuts. Toss regularly and remove from the stove when nuts become golden.
Remove the steak from the marinade and place on the grill. Cook to desired doneness, turning the steak halfway through cooking time. Remove from grill and allow steak to rest for several minutes to distribute juices.
Arrange the salad on each plate. Sprinkle pine nuts and parmesan cheese over the lettuce.
Slice the steak at an angle and arrange over the salad. Drizzle with balsamic vinagarette if desired. Serve.