Grilled flank steak

Total time: 15 minutes, plus marinating time and time to prepare the grill

Servings: 4 to 6

1 (2-pound) flank steak

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Olive oil

1/4 pound wood chips (preferably oak or hickory)

1. At least an hour before cooking, unwrap the flank steak. Liberally season with salt and pepper on both sides. Rub it lightly with oil. Wrap it in plastic wrap and return it to the refrigerator.

2. Place the wood chips in a bowl, cover with water and soak at least 30 minutes. Light a fire and when it is medium-hot (when you can hold your hand at grill level to a count of three), add the wood chips. Let them flame up and die down.

3. Over the hottest part of the flame, sear the flank steak on one side, about 3 minutes, then turn and sear on the other, another 3 minutes. Move the steak to a slightly cooler part of the grill and cook another 3 minutes on each side, to medium-rare. Remove to a platter and let stand about 5 minutes.

4. Carve the flank steak on a deep bias, laying your knife almost flat against the cutting board to get the thinnest, widest cuts.

Each of 6 servings: 250 calories; 30 grams protein; 0 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams fiber; 13 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 59 mg. cholesterol; 448 mg. sodium.