Skirt Steak With Mushrooms And Shallots Food

SKIRT STEAK WITH MUSHROOMS AND RED WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak dried mushrooms in hot water 15 minutes. Drain mushrooms, reserving liquid. Rinse mushrooms thoroughly. Strain soaking liquid through coffee filter or paper towel.
• Meanwhile, let steaks warm at room temperature 10-15 minutes.
• Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add steaks and saute, turning once, about 8 minutes for medium-rare. Remove to serving platter and cover loosely.
• Pour off all but thin layer of fat from skillet. Heat over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring constantly, just until wilted, about 30 seconds. Stir in both dried and fresh mushrooms and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Pour in wine and mushroom-soaking liquid. Boil until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in cream and any meat juices on plates. Taste and adjust seasonings. Spoon sauce over steaks and serve hot.

SKIRT STEAK WITH SHALLOT-THYME BUTTER

Steps:

• Prepare a gas or charcoal grill; the fire should be so hot you can hold your hand over it for only a couple of seconds.
• Meanwhile, cream the butter with a fork, adding thyme, chives, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and the vinegar or juice.
• Grill the steak, 2 minutes a side for rare, about a minute longer per side for medium-rare. As it cooks, season with salt and pepper.
• Spread each steak with about a tablespoon of the flavored butter, and serve. Remaining butter can be wrapped and refrigerated or frozen.

SKIRT STEAK WITH MUSHROOM HASH

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water by 1 inch; season with salt. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes just start softening, about 5 minutes; drain and set aside. Season the steak with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the shallot and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and season with ½ teaspoon salt and a few of grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted and the liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Remove to a bowl; set aside.
• Wipe out the skillet; add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and let rest.
• Pour out any drippings from the skillet. Melt the butter in the skillet. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining shallot, the potatoes, wine, ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Broil until browned, 8 minutes.
• Stir the spinach into the potato mixture. Slice the steak against the grain and serve with the vegetables.

SKIRT STEAK WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• To cook the steak, in a heavy-duty skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Add the meat to the skillet without crowding, in batches, if necessary, and cook on both sides until well browned and medium-rare, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a warm plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm while preparing the sauce.
• To prepare the sauce, return the pan to the cooktop over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and the shallots. Cook until the shallots are soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the vinegar and stir to combine. Cook until the vinegar evaporates, 30 to 45 seconds. Add the red wine and cook until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter; swirl to coat. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
• To serve, slice the steak into thin strips against the grain. Overlap the slices on a plate and pour over the red wine glaze.

SKIRT STEAK WITH MUSHROOMS AND CHIPOTLE AïOLI

Steps:

• Make aioli:
• Whisk all ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Make steak:
• Whisk first 6 ingredients to blend in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add steaks to marinade; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
• Make salad:
• Combine onions, lemon juice and coarse salt in medium bowl. Let stand 1 hour, tossing occasionally.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove steaks from marinade. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to work surface.
• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and mushrooms; sauté until well browned, about 7 minutes. Add vinegar to skillet and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Remove from heat; mix in oil. Season mushroom mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine lettuces, onions and mushroom mixture in large bowl; toss. Divide lettuce mixture among 6 plates. Thinly slice steaks across grain; arrange atop lettuce mixture. Drizzle some of aioli over salads. Pass remaining aioli separately.