Sesame and Garlic Flank Steak with Grilled Asparagus

This recipe is from "Fitness" magazine's June 2011 edition.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes (plus 4 hours marinating)
Cook time: 15 minutes

2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 pinches salt plus additional for seasoning
1 1/2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp plus 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 3/4 pounds lean flank steak, patted dry
Freshly ground pepper
1 pound asparagus, trimmed

1.  Using the flat side of a knife or a mortar and pestle, mash together the garlic and pinch of salt until the mixture forms a paste; transfer to a small bowl. Mix in the honey, lemon juice and soy sauce; slowly whisk in 1 tsp oil.
2.  Place the steak in a shallow dish or bowl. Pour the marinade over the steak and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
3.  Heat the grill to high. Remove steak from marinade and season lightly with salt and black pepper. Transfer to grill; close the cover and cook to desired doneness, about 5 minutes a side for medium rare. Let meat rest on a cutting board 5 minutes.
4.  Meanwhile, toss the asparagus with remaining oil and sprinkle with pinch of salt. Place in a grill basket; close cover and cook 2-3 minutes a side, until tender. Slice meat thinly and serve with asparagus.

Nutrition facts per serving:
258 calories, 30 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate, 12 g fat (4 g saturated), 1 g fiber