Description
Sizzling Argentinian skirt steak with chimichurri sauce brings bold Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table. Herbal green sauce and perfectly grilled meat create a mouthwatering combination you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) skirt steak
Herbs:
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Seasonings and Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or cast-iron skillet to high heat (approximately 450-500°F) for optimal searing.
- Pat skirt steak dry with paper towels to ensure proper seasoning adherence and caramelization.
- Massage olive oil across entire surface of steak, creating an even coating.
- Generously sprinkle kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper on both sides of the meat.
- Place steak on hot cooking surface, allowing intense heat to create a robust crust.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, developing a deep golden-brown exterior while maintaining medium-rare internal temperature.
- Transfer steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5-7 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- While steak rests, combine finely chopped parsley, cilantro, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk chimichurri ingredients until well integrated, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Slice steak diagonally against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness and optimal texture.
- Plate sliced steak and generously spoon fresh chimichurri sauce over the top, serving immediately.
Notes
- Let the steak come to room temperature before grilling to ensure even cooking and maximum tenderness.
- Choose a well-marbled skirt steak for more flavor and juiciness, trimming excess fat if needed.
- For a gluten-free option, verify all ingredients like vinegar are certified gluten-free and avoid cross-contamination.
- Vegans can substitute the steak with grilled portobello mushrooms or marinated tofu, using the same chimichurri sauce technique.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg