Marinated Skirt Steak

By JDARK

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 1-1/2 to 2 pound piece skirt steak
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and grated on a vegetable grater or zester, or pressed in garlic press
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, stemmed and leaves coarsely chopped (about 2 teaspoons)
• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, lightly toasted and crushed
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 185mins
Cooking time 195mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

For the steak:
1. Heat a cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet and add half of the oil.
2. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, season the steak on both sides with salt and use a pair of tongs to carefully drop it into the hot oil in the skillet.
3. Cook it on the first side for 1 minute and then turn it on the second side for another minute.
4. In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, and fennel seeds.
5. Remove the steak from the skillet; it will still be barely cooked.
6. Use the back of a spoon to spread the garlic mixture on both sides of the steak and allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
7. Refrigerate for a few hours and allow it to marinate or simply sear it again and serve.

For the vinaigrette:
8. In a small bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, oregano, and olive oil.
9. Stir to blend.
10. Set aside

To assemble:
11. When ready to serve the steak, wipe out the grease and anything sticking to the bottom of the skillet.
12. Heat the skillet again and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
13. Sear the steak again and cook to desired temperature.
14. For medium rare, cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
15. Remove the steak from the skillet and place it on a flat surface.
16. Cut against the natural grain of the meat to tenderize.
17. Top with the dressing.
18. Serve immediately.