SKIRT STEAK W/BASIL SAUCE

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I adapted this recipe from gourmet magazine. The original calls for cilantro, so feel free to use that instead. I am not a big meat eater, but i do love skirt steak!

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Steak

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup basil
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pinch cayenne
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
2 lbs skirt steaks, cut into 4 pieces
1 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper
cooking spray

Steps:

  • make a paste of garlic and salt transfer to a blender and add olive oil, lemon juice, basil, cayenne and pepper, blend until smooth, set aside.
  • mix cumin, salt and pepper and rub into both sides of skirt steak.
  • spray a grill pan with cooking spray.
  • add steaks, in 2 batches, and cook 2-5 minutes per side for medium rare.
  • slice steaks thinly across the grain, serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.6, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 89.2, Sodium 143.5, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 40.8

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