Kind Of A Cilantro Mint Chimichurri Tri Tip Recipes

LAMB CHOPS WITH CILANTRO-MINT CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• Chimichurri:.
• Combine the cilantro, parsley, mint, serrano chile, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey and salt into a food processor bowl and pulse into a paste. With the food processor running, gradually add the olive oil, continuing to process until the sauce is smooth, scraping down the sides of the food processor as necessary. Transfer the chimichurri to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refreigerate for up to 3 hours. *Bring to room temperature before serving.
• Lamb:.
• Prehat broiler to high and place the oven rack at its highest position.
• Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over high heat. Add the lamb chops and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Add the rosemary and the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the broiler and cook until the lamb is still pink in the center, about 5 minutes or so.
• Serve the chops from the oven with a spoonful of the chimichurri drizzled on top. Enjoy!

KELLY'S TRI TIP

Steps:

• The seasoning amounts are approximate --
• Rinse tri tip and pat dry with paper towels. It's easiest to season the meat in a casserole pan or cookie sheet (to avoid mess). Sprinkle Montreal steak seasoning, heavy, over all sides of meat and rub it inches Next, sprinkle lemon pepper over all sides of meat and rub inches Do not go heavy on the lemon pepper - stick to the tablespoon. Now coat in parmesan cheese. Press it into the meat so it's literally totally white. Let stand about an hour to bring meat to room temperature and get the grill ready. Sear the roast and do not move for about 5-7 minutes. This is important to do on all sides -- If you move it, the seasonings will fall off and you want to achieve a crispy crust on the meat. Grill to desired doneness. It's best medium! let rest covered with foil for 10-15 minutes. Slice across the grain. Enjoy!

CORNMEAL CRUSTED SCALLOPS W/MINT CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• Place first 9 ingredients in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Set aside.
• Place cornmeal in a shallow dish. Dredge scallops in cornmeal. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Serve with chimichurri, and garnish with onion strips, if desired.

TRI-TIP STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• Mix sesame seeds, paprika, 2 Tbsp. oil, 2 tsp. salt, and 2 tsp. pepper in a small bowl to combine. Rub all over steak and let sit at room temperature 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare a grill for medium-high, indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side of grill; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off). Place steak over indirect heat, cover grill, and grill, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of steak registers 115°F, 20-30 minutes. Move steak to direct heat and grill until lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 120°F for medium-rare (temperature will continue to rise off heat). Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
• While steak is resting, combine garlic, parsley, cilantro, vinegar, agave nectar, and remaining 1/2 cup oil; season with salt and pepper. Serve steak with chimichurri.

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN BEEF TRI-TIP

Steps:

• MEDITERRANEAN MARINADE: Mix all ingredients except oil in blender. Slowly add oil with motor running. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
• In glass dish, pour marinade over roast, coating all sides. Cover and refrigerate 6 to 24 hours. Grill over medium coals, turning occasionally, about 35 to 40 minutes for rare (140 degrees) to medium (160 degrees). Brush with marinade during last 10 to 15 minutes of cooking.
• VARIATION:.
• CUMIN 'N LIME MARINADE: 1/2 cup beef broth, 1/3 cup fresh lime juice, 2 T. ground cumin, 4 teaspoons ground coriander, 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1/4 cup olive oil. Follow directions for Mediterranean Marinade. Makes 1 cup. Serve with salsa, French bread and green salad with ranch-style dressing.

KIND OF A CILANTRO MINT CHIMICHURRI TRI-TIP

Steps:

• Mix lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, green onion, garlic and mint together in a large ziplock bag.
• Add the roast and rub well to coat. Make sure to use a decent amount of pressure to get the mixture well into the meat.
• Let rest two hours.
• Start your smoker. Aim for an indirect temp between 225 and 250°F.
• Transfer the meat to aluminum foil and add as much of the marinade as you can. Wrap the meat loosely to create a nice pouch for the meat to sit in its juices.
• Smoke the meat wrapped for three hours, then remove from foil and let smoke for an additional half hour turning about halfway through.
• Transfer juice from foil into a skillet over medium heat with the pepper and sugar and reduce about half the volume is gone.
• Slice and/or chop the meat and add to the skillet. Turn off the heat and stir to coat.
• Serve on rice or tortillas.