Skirt Steak Skewers With Avocado And Pepper Sauce Food

SKIRT-STEAK SKEWERS WITH AVOCADO AND PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender, puree oil, bell pepper, chile, onion, orange and lemon juices, cumin seeds, oregano, and 1 teaspoon salt until smooth. (Sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated; remove 30 minutes before serving.) Transfer to a serving bowl; just before serving, stir and top with more oregano leaves and a drizzle of oil.
• Preheat grill for direct-heat cooking (medium-high on a gas grill). On a work surface, lay 3 steak pieces flat in a row. Insert a long metal skewer through all 3 pieces, about 1/2 inch from one short end. Insert a second skewer through all 3 pieces, 1/2 inch from other short end. To ensure even cooking, spread pieces 1/2 inch apart on skewers. Repeat with remaining 3 pieces steak. Pat meat dry and generously season both sides with salt; let stand 10 minutes. Lightly brush grates with oil. Grill steak, flipping once, until charred in places, 7 to 9 minutes for medium-rare; 10 to 12 minutes for medium. Let rest 10 minutes, then slice steak against the grain. Serve over rice, with pepper sauce, avocado, and more oregano leaves.

SKIRT STEAK WITH PEPPERS

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch; add salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until fork-tender, about 8 minutes, then drain.
• Meanwhile, cut the steak crosswise into 8 pieces and season with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. When hot, add the steak (in batches, if necessary) and cook until medium rare, 1 to 5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with aluminum foil.
• Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium and add the bell peppers, onion, garlic, a splash of water and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are slightly soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium high, add 3/4 cup water and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 4 more minutes. Stir in the potatoes, parsley and lemon juice. Divide the steak among plates and serve with the vegetables and lemon wedges.

WAVY SKIRT STEAK SKEWERS

Steps:

• Trim the skirt steak to remove any silver skin, using a sharp thin filet knife that bends. Keep the fat but remove the silver skin as much as possible. Cut each piece of skirt steak in half so you have 4 pieces of skirt steak that are all roughly 10" long. Cut the skirt steak into 1/4" wide strips, ensuring you are cutting against the grain. Transfer meat to a clean medium sized bowl; add in chopped shallots. In a mortar and pestle, puree basil, sage, 2 tbsp of olive oil, pepper and sea salt. The salt will act as sandpaper to help puree everything till smooth. Add herb puree to the meat and shallots; tossing to combine well. Place covered; in the refrigerator, for 30 minutes.
• The meat can be made on either an outdoor or indoor grill. Whichever grill is used, preheat on high until hot. Lightly oil grill. While the grill is heating, begin skewing the steak. Take a single strip of meat and puncture with skewer. Repeat every inch to create an accordian like fold. Push down the meat to make room for another strip of steak. Repeat the same process and set aide. There should be two strips of stirk steak per skewer. Continue skewering remaing meat.
• With the remaining 4 skewers, take two skewers and double skewer the half cut limes so each cut side is facing the same direction. Repeat again for the last two skewers. Double skewering will make sure that the limes don't spin while cooking.
• Place the meat on a grill, season gently with kosher salt and turn frequently to prevent burning. Remove once reached desired doneness; I like mine medium rare. Cook the limes in the same manner, flat side closest to the fire and let it char and get really juicy. Serve these skirt steak skewers hot; straight off the grill, drizzled with the warm lime. These skewers make a great snack for your guests or part of a meal. Keep everything warm by placing in a warm oven with a piece of tented foil on top, for up to 20 minutes.

SMOKY AND FIERY SKIRT STEAK WITH AVOCADO-OREGANO RELISH

Steps:

• Smoky and Fiery Dressing: Combine the vinegar, garlic, chiles, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil and blend until emulsified. Add the cilantro and pulse 2 times just to incorporate.
• Avocado-Oregano Relish: Combine all the ingredients for the relish in a medium bowl.
• Grilled Skirt Steak: Heat your grill to high. Brush the steak with the oil and season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, for 6 to 8 minutes until slightly charred and cooked to medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Cut the meat against the grain into 1/2-inch thick slices. Drizzle each serving with dressing and top with 2 tablespoons of the avocado relish. Serve the remaining relish on the side if desired.