Marinated Skirt Steak with Quick-Pickled Feta

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Total Time:
3 hr 15 min
Prep
5 min
Inactive
3 hr 0 min
Cook
10 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy
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Directions

This is really a recipe where you can grill the meat or cook it over the stove. Whatever you prefer. I like getting a good sear in a heavy-bottomed skillet but have tried both methods and been really happy with the result.

Ingredients

The Steak:

  • 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

The Vinaigrette:

  • 4 ounces feta, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

For the steak: Heat a cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet and add half of the oil. 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. Cook it on the first side for 1 minute and then turn it on the second side for another minute. In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, and fennel seeds. Remove the steak from the skillet; it will still be barely cooked. 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. Refrigerate for a few hours and allow it to marinate or simply sear it again and serve.

For the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the feta cheese with the red wine vinegar, oregano, and olive oil. Stir to blend. Set aside

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

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

Rich, intense red wine

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  • on January 21, 2013

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    Next time freeze the frame and look at the price of the meat. When did skirt steak at $11.29 a pound qualify as "Budget Friendly Food"? The recipe is ok but either re-title the show or switch to a cut of meat the average shopper can afford.

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  • on August 27, 2012

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    Did this one on a hurricaine-rainy day (really! and it was , as all Alex's recipes are, delish! Alex, WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO HAVE A REGULAR SHOW??? You are formidable, as we say in France!

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  • on July 06, 2012

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    Phenomenal. First recipe I ever cooked from Food Network and I have made it at least 10 times so far... love it! I have also made this with Sirloin Flap Meat and the marinade is still so very tasty. My favorite part is the fennel seeds and the way that it all comes together with the feta. Also, I finish it up on the grill outside rather than on the stove.

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