Pacific Island Skirt Steaks Food

GRILLED SKIRT STEAKS WITH HAWAIIAN-STYLE TERIYAKI GLAZE AND GRILLED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat a 2-burner cast-iron grill or two grill pans over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes.
• Drizzle the grapeseed oil over the steaks and sprinkle with salt. Place the steaks on the grill, seasoned-side down, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or to the desired doneness.
• Place the broccoli spears on the grill next to the steaks and cook for 4 minutes per side. Brush the steaks with some teriyaki glaze just before taking them off the grill. Let the steaks rest for about 8 minutes before slicing.
• Arrange the sliced steak and grilled broccoli on a serving platter and finish with additional teriyaki glaze. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and garnish with several sprigs of cilantro.
• Combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, scallions, brown sugar, ginger, garlic and sesame oil in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until thick, about 20 minutes.

PACIFIC ISLAND SKIRT STEAKS

Steps:

• Make the marinade: in a bowl, whisk all the marinade ingredients together.
• Cut each skirt steak into 8-10 inch pieces.
• Place the steaks in a large zip-lock plastic bag and pour in marinade.
• Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• Remove steaks from the bag and discard the marinade.
• Pat the steaks dry with paper towels; let steaks stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
• Lightly brush or spray both sides of the steaks with oil and season with pepper to taste.
• Grill over Direct High heat until cooked to desired doneness, 4-6 minutes for medium-rare, turning once.
• Remove from grill and let rest 2-3 minutes; slice thinly; serve warm.

SKIRT STEAK WITH CRISPY GARLIC POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Finely chop garlic, and sprinkle with salt. Using a chef's knife, press flat side of blade back and forth across garlic to make a paste. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in thyme and 1 tablespoon oil. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with garlic mixture; bake until browned on underside, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet or grill pan over high. Season steaks with salt and pepper, and cook (in two batches if necessary) until medium-rare, 3 to 6 minutes per side (depending on thickness of steak). Transfer to a plate to rest.
• While steaks rest, make salad: In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, Dijon, and remaining oil; season with salt and pepper. Add watercress, and toss to combine. Serve steaks with potatoes and salad.