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Bistecca alla Florentine

By Derrick Riches, About.com

This is the traditional Italian Steak recipe. The New York strip is seasoned lightly with salt, pepper, and a little lemon. Serve it up with garlic mashed potatoes and you'll have a great meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 boneless new york strip steaks 1 inch thick
  • 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Pour the juice of one lemon in a shallow baking dish. Cut the other lemon into 8 wedges. Place steaks in dish and coat on both sides. Preheat grill to high. Grill steaks to desired doneness (about 7-8 minutes per side for medium rare). Remove from grill let rest for 2 minutes then slice across the grain into strips about 1/2 inch thick. Place on serving platter and drizzle with olive oil and the juice from two of the lemon wedges. Salt and pepper. Serve with a lemon wedge.
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