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New York Steaks with Rosemary and Roasted Garlic Pesto

• 2medium garlic heads
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Pesto
  • 1/3cup lightly packed fresh rosemary leaves
  • 2/3cup lightly packed fresh Italian parsley leaves
  • 1/2cup pine nuts
  • 2serrano chile peppers, stemmed and roughly chopped
  • 2teaspoons finely grated lime zest
  • 1teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2teaspoon ground black pepper
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  • 4New York strip steaks, each about 8 ounces and 1 inch thick

1. Prepare the grill for indirect cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F).

2. Remove the loose, papery outer skin from the heads of garlic. Using a sharp knife, cut about 1/2 inch off the top to expose the cloves. Place the garlic on a large square of heavy-duty aluminum foil and drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil over the top of the cloves. Fold up the foil sides and seal to make a packet, leaving a little room for the expansion of steam. Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the packet over indirect medium heat, with the lid closed, until the cloves are soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Set aside to cool.

3. Place the rosemary, parsley, pine nuts, and chile peppers in a food processor. Process until the herbs are finely chopped. Squeeze out the garlic cloves into the food processor, being careful not to add any of the papery skin. Process just to incorporate the garlic. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and add 1/4 cup olive oil, the lime zest, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create a paste.

4. Spread the paste evenly on both sides of the steaks. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours. Allow the steaks to stand at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before grilling.

5. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over high heat (450° to 550°F).

6. Grill the steaks over direct high heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until cooked to your desired doneness, 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare, turning once or twice (if flare-ups occur, move the steaks temporarily over indirect heat). Remove from the grill and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve warm.

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