Description
A garlicky, butter-finished skirt steak that brings churrasco-style flavors to your dinner table in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1.5–2 lb (700–900 g) skirt steak
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (or 2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 cloves smashed)
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice or splash of red wine vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Bring the skirt steak to near room temperature and pat it dry.
- Season simply with coarse salt and black pepper.
- Preheat a heavy skillet until very hot. Sear the steak 2–4 minutes per side to get a deep crust.
- Lower the heat, add butter and smashed/minced garlic, and baste briefly.
- Rest the steak, slice thinly against the grain, and drizzle with the garlic butter.
Notes
For a better sear, pat the steak very dry. Avoid overcrowding the pan, and watch garlic carefully to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Brazilian