Pacific Island Skirt Steaks Recipes

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.

GRILLED SKIRT STEAK PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS WITH HOMEMADE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the orange juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl and pour over the skirt steak in a pan to marinate, up to 30 minutes.
• In a medium saucepot, bring the cream to a boil. Slowly whisk in the American cheese until a sauce is formed. Keep warm.
• Preheat a charcoal grill to medium-high heat.
• Toss the onions and peppers in a bowl with some olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill and cook until lightly charred and tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Remove the skirt steak from the marinade and cook on the grill until medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise and butter the insides of the rolls. Grill until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Slice the steak thinly against the grain and fill the rolls. Top with copious amounts of cheese sauce, grilled vegetables and hot cherry peppers.

PAN-FRIED SKIRT STEAKS WITH SHALLOT BUTTER

Steps:

• Remove any excess fat from the steaks. Sprinkle the meat on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Choose a black cast-iron skillet large enough to hold the steaks in one layer and brush it with oil.
• Heat the skillet over high heat. Add the steaks side by side and cook about 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly browned on one side. Turn and continue cooking until lightly browned, about 3 minutes for medium rare.
• Transfer the steaks to a warm platter and keep warm. Pour off the fat from the skillet.
• Add 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet and when melted, add the shallots, garlic and thyme. Cook briefly until wilted, but do not burn. Add the vinegar, cook briefly and swirl in the remaining butter and the parsley.
• Remove skillet from heat and add the steaks and any juices that have accumulated on the platter. Blend well, and serve immediately with the shallot butter over the steaks.

PACIFIC ISLAND - BAKED PAPAYA DESSERT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Place the papayas, cut side up, in a shallow baking dish.
• Sprinkle with the sugar and add the water.
• Bake uncovered in the middle of the oven for 1½ hours, or until the papayas are tender but still keep their shape.
• Every half hour, pull out the oven rack and baste the papayas with the liquid from the dish.
• For the last 5 minutes of baking raise the heat to 400°F and bake until the syrup gets thick and becomes the color of caramel.
• Turn off the heat and pour the coconut milk into the center of the papayas.
• Leave the papayas in the oven until the milk gets warm, about 5 minutes.
• Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve cold, they are good either way.