Grilled Skirt Steak and Herb Vinaigrette
This simply seasoned skirt steak is grilled to perfection, and a smokey herb sauce gives it a super bright and flavorful spin.
Grilled Skirt Steak and Herb Vinaigrette
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INGREDIENTS:
For The Steak:
- One 1-pound skirt steak or flank steak
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 lemon
For The Herb Vinaigrette:
- 1 shallot minced
- 1/3 cup packed fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1/3 cup packed fresh mint leaves chopped
- 1/3 cup packed fresh Italian parsley leaves chopped
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted and chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
INSTRUCTIONS:
- This recipe originally appeared on Giada on the Beach. Episode: Italian Surf 'n' Turf.
- For the steak: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high.
- Sprinkle the skirt steak with the salt and drizzle with the olive oil. Place on the grill and cook to the desired doneness, 4 to 6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness. (The outside of the steak should have a golden-brown char.) Remove to a platter and squeeze the lemon half over the steak. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- For the herb sauce: Meanwhile, put the shallot, basil, mint, parsley, olive oil, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, almonds and paprika in a medium bowl. Mix together until combined.
- Cut the steak on the bias into 1/2-inch-thick slices, against the grain. Serve with the herb sauce.
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