Brazilian Skirt Steak with Golden Garlic Butter

By garciamoss

Based on a dish you’ll find in restaurants in Rio de Janeiro, this recipe uses few ingredients but packs a lot of bold flavor.

Ingredients

• 6 medium cloves garlic
• Kosher salt
• 1-1/2 pound skirt steak, trimmed and cut into 4 pieces
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tablespsoons canola oil or vegetable oil
• 2 ounce (4 Tablespoons) unsalted butter
• 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Details

Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from finecooking.com

Preparation

Step 1

Peel the garlic cloves and smash them with the side of a chef’s knife. Sprinkle the garlic lightly with salt and mince it.

Pat the steak dry and season generously on both sides with salt and pepper. In a heavy-duty 12-inch skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering hot. Add the steak and brown well on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer the steak to a plate and let rest while you make the garlic butter.

In an 8-inch skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Add the garlic and cook, swirling the pan frequently, until lightly golden, about 4 minutes. Lightly salt to taste.

Slice the steak, if you like, and transfer to 4 plates. Spoon the garlic butter over the steak, sprinkle with the parsley, and serve.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with something that would also benefit from a hit of garlic, such as spinach or mashed potatoes