Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Pistachio Pesto Butter

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup asiago cheese 
• 1 cup basil leaves packed
• 2 sticks butter room temperature
• 32 ounce flat iron steaks 
• 4 cloves garlic 
• 1 pinch coarse ground pepper black
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 1 Dash juice of lemon fresh
• 3 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
• 4 servings olive oil 
• 2 tablespoons pistachios 
• 1 pinch pepper flakes red
• 4 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground

Equipment

• food processor
• baking paper
• grill
• spatula

Directions

1. In a food processor add, butter basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Pulse a few times until well combined.
2. Add lemon juice and drizzle oil. Pulse again.
3. Add cheese, pistachios and red pepper flakes.
4. Remove from processor with a rubber spatula onto a sheet of parchment paper and shape into a log.
5. Place in the refrigerator and allow to set for at least 30 minutes.
6. Preheat grill to medium.
7. Drizzle the steaks with olive oil. Put on the grill, and while cooking season with sea salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill for another 3 to 4 minutes.
8. Remove from the grill to a platter and allow to rest for a few minutes. Slice disks of butter, put on steaks while still hot and serve.