Wavy Skirt Steak Skewers Recipes

WAVY SKIRT SKEWERS WITH GRILLED LIMES

Steps:

• While keeping the fat intact, trim the skirt steaks to remove as much silver skin (silvery-white membrane) as possible with a sharp thin filleting knife that bends. Cut each steak in half so you have 4 pieces that are all about 10 inches long. Cut the steak 1/4 inch wide, against the grain, to yield about 24 strips. Transfer to a large bowl and add the shallots.
• In a mortar and pestle, pound the basil, sage, olive oil, pepper and flaky sea salt until smooth. The salt will act as sandpaper to help achieve a smooth texture. Transfer to the large bowl and combine well with the steak and shallots. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or so.
• Heat an indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
• Meanwhile, thread one end of a steak strip onto the skewer, folding the strip accordion-style and threading the strip every inch or so until the entire length of the strip is skewered securely. Repeat with a second strip of steak on the same skewer. Repeat the process until you have 12 steak skewers.
• Take 2 of the remaining skewers and double thread 2 of the lime halves cut-side up, when placed on the work surface. Repeat with the remaining 2 skewers and 2 lime halves. (Double skewering will make sure that the limes grill evenly and don't spin around on the grill.)
• Place the steak skewers on the grill and season gently with kosher salt. Grill, flipping frequently to prevent burning, until the steak reaches your desired doneness, then remove immediately. I like mine medium-rare, which takes about 4 minutes.
• Grill the limes, cut-side down, until charred a bit and really juicy, about 15 minutes.
• Squeeze the grilled limes over the steak skewers and serve them hot, straight off the grill, as a snack for your guests. Or serve them all together as part of a meal, tenting them with aluminum foil to keep everything warm for up to 20 minutes.

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.

GRILLED SKIRT STEAK SKEWERS RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• 1. If using bamboo or wooden skewers, Soak them in water for at least 30 minutes Marinade: 2. Place all marinade ingredients in a bowl, stir to combine. Set aside. 3. Cut skirt steak in strips across the grain, cut thin strips (1/4 to 1/3-inch thick, 1 1/2-inch wide, 6 to 8-inches long), angling the knife, cutting across the grain. 4. Place the steak slices in a Ziploc bag. Toss with the marinade to coat. Chill and marinate for 2 hours. 5. Preheat grill, for high-direct heat. 6. Thread the marinated skirt steak strips onto your pre-soaked skewers. 7. Brush the grill grates with olive oil. 8. Lay the skirt steak skewers across the grill grates. 9. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until cooked through. 10. Remove from grill and let sit for a few minutes before serving.