ASIAN GRILLED STEAKS WITH SPICY HERB SAUCE

FOR THE MARINADE:
2/3 cup Crisco Oil
3 tablespoons cooking sherry
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 strip steaks, 1-inch thick, 3/4 pound each
Salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE SPICY HERB SAUCE:
1 cup cilantro, including stems
1/3 cup Crisco Oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper

TO MARINADE THE STEAKS:
Stir together oil, sherry, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, pepper flakes and salt in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add steaks, turning once to coat. Marinate for 1 hour, turning once.

TO PREPARE THE SPICY HERB SAUCE:
Stir together cilantro, Crisco Oil, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil and jalapeno; set aside.

WHEN READY TO COOK:
Remove steaks from marinade; season with salt and pepper.

Cook steaks on a medium-hot grill for 3-4 minutes per side for medium rare.

TO SERVE:
Top each steak with sauce. Serve with remaining sauce on the side.

Servings: 6