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Wondering how to make your steak the hero of the dinner table? Coat it in a cilantro pepper crust that packs a punch, and let the accolades roll in.

1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves, washed thoroughly, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons whole peppercorns
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 pound strip steak
kosher salt
In a blender, combine first four ingredients. Blend, adding more oil if necessary until the consistency of a thick and chunky sauce.
Pour over steak on platter, coating both sides. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile pre-heat a grill pan or large saute pan over high heat.
After 10 minutes, make sure both sides of steak have a decent coating of the sauce and sprinkle with Kosher salt.
Cook or grill about 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
Remove to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Amy Powell, CDKitchen Staff
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