Steak with Lemon-Cumin Pesto – Sybaritica

This Steak with Lemon-Cumin Pesto uses a terrific Parsley based Sauce enhanced with spices and citrus that is versatile enough for many uses.

• 2 – 4 Grilling Steaks.
• 1 bunch of Parsley stems remove and chopped
• The green portions of two scallions chopped
• 4 large cloves of Garlic
• ½ tsp. Salt
• 1 tsp. Cumin Seed
• 2 tbsp. Lemon Juice
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• Prepare the Steaks by liberally seasoning with Salt and slashing the edge fat and membrane beneath.
• Toast the Cumin Seed in a dry pan and grind to a coarse powder in a mortar.
• Chop the Parsley finely, discarding any coarse stalks.
• Blend the Cumin, Parsley, Garlic, Scallion, Salt to a Paste along with a little Oil, then remove to a boil and add the Lemon Juice and sufficient Oil to achieve the consistency of a thick Tomato Ketchup.
• Grill the Steaks as desired, then let rest for at least 5 minutes.
• Slice the steaks, if desired, top with the Lemon-Cumin Pesto, then serve.