Grilled Strip Steak Brings Old School Ambiance to the Plate Recipe
Ingredients
- Marinated Strip Steak with Grilled Scallions & Feta SERVES 2
- 2 boneless strip steaks (10 oz each)
- 2 bn scallions
- 1/2 c worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 c soy sauce
- 1 T prepared horseradish
- 1/4 t fresh ground black pepper
- 1 pn cayenne pepper
- 1 lemon, zest only
- coarse salt
- feta cheese (to taste)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 467g | |
| Calories 317 | |
| Calories from Fat 76 | 24% |
| Total Fat 8.7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 5.78g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium 5413mg | 226% |
| Potassium 1862mg | 53% |
| Total Carbs 51.28g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.8g | 23% |
| Sugars 22.12g | 15% |
| Protein 13.42g | 21% |
Comments
July 1, 2012In my opinion, nothing beats a steak! Grilling is the best! You cant get that flavor anywhere else!
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