Put something more unique on your barbecue with this Asian grilled Tri-Tip. The recipe is paleo, gluten free, and dairy free.

I love the smell of summer. Yes, I do believe summer has a smell. There's the fresh air and sunshine, and then there's also the scent of barbecues working hard, cooking meats and vegetables. I wanted to add to the summer smells with this paleo recipe for Asian Grilled Tri-Tip.

My mom always used an Asian marinade on our grilled meat. The ingredients caramelize nicely and add a good savory texture.

She'd often make a lot of flank steak on the grill, but tri-tip was always a winner as well.

Tri-tip is the bottom sirloin and gets its name from its triangular shape. You can usually find tri-tip for a good price so it's a good staple to have in rotation.

You can roast or broil tri-tip, but I love it on the grill.

It holds up well and the Asian spices really bring in the savory, umami notes.

So branch out beyond basic burgers and steaks and try an Asian grilled tri-tip recipe this summer.

Asian Grilled Tri-Tip
{Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free}

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup coconut aminos

• 2 tablespoons minced garlic

• 2 tablespoons ginger, freshly grated or minced

• 1 tablespoon lemongrass, minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

• 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced

• 2 tablespoons honey or sweetener of choice

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil

• 1 tri-tip - approximately 2-1/2 pounds

Instructions

1. Whisk together all ingredients except for the tri-tip and place in a large ziplock bag. Add the tri-tip to the bag and allow to sit for an hour or overnight.

2. Drain and discard the marinade. Heat a grill on medium high. Once hot, turn off one of the burners. Place the tri-tip on the hot side of the grill, searing on both sides for about 6-8 minutes. Once seared, move the meat to the cooler side of the grill and close the lid. Allow to cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 130F for medium-rare.

3. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes. Then slice the meat against the grain and enjoy!

Vegetable Sides