Description

Flank Steak Pinwheels are an elegant and flavorful grilled dish featuring tender flank steak rolled with a zesty and herbaceous filling of lemon zest, rosemary, garlic, parsley, and shaved Parmesan cheese. Cooked to perfection over medium-high heat, these pinwheels make a perfect centerpiece for summer barbecues or special occasions, delivering juicy, savory bites packed with fresh and aromatic flavors.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 lbs flank steak
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt, to taste
Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Zest of 2 lemons (divided)
4 tablespoons rosemary, stemmed and coarsely chopped
8 cloves garlic, grated
2 cups loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Pre-soaked skewers

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Instructions

Prepare the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure it is hot enough to sear the steak pinwheels without overcooking.
Prepare the steak: Lay the flank steaks out on a large work surface. If the meat is uneven in thickness, lightly pound it with a meat mallet until it is uniformly about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick, which helps it cook evenly.
Season the steaks: Drizzle olive oil evenly over both sides of the steaks. Season each side liberally with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Then sprinkle the zest of one lemon over each steak, spreading it evenly for a fresh citrus aroma.
Add the herb and cheese filling: Distribute the chopped rosemary and grated garlic evenly over the surface of each steak. Next, layer about 1 cup of loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves on top, creating a green bed. Finally, scatter a generous layer of shaved Parmesan cheese over the parsley.
Roll and skewer the steaks: Carefully roll each steak into a tight pinwheel, enclosing the filling inside. Pierce the rolls through the center using pre-soaked skewers spaced approximately 1.5 inches apart to hold the shape securely during grilling.
Slice into pinwheels: Using a sharp knife, cut between the skewers to produce 6 pinwheel slices from each steak. Each slice should be about 1 1/2 inches thick and 4 inches in diameter.
Grill the pinwheels: Place the pinwheels on the preheated grill. Cook each side for approximately 5 minutes, or until the steak reaches your preferred level of doneness, typically medium-rare to medium for optimal tenderness.

Notes

This recipe can be prepped and grilled in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for quick but impressive meals.
Pre-soaking the skewers prevents them from burning on the grill.
You can adjust the amount of rosemary and garlic based on your taste preference for stronger or milder herb flavors.
Serve with a side of grilled vegetables or a fresh salad to complement the rich, herb-infused steak.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 434 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 504 mg
Fat: 19 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 59 g
Cholesterol: 158 mg