15-Minute Grilled Skirt Steak with Pesto Butter

Name: 15-Minute Grilled Skirt Steak with Pesto Butter
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak; 3 tablespoons canola oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup store-bought basil pesto; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1 pound thin asparagus (see Cook's Note)

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Level: Easy

Total: 15 min
Active: 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Skirt steak, a super flavorful and quick-cooking cut of beef, is the star of this 15-minute dinner. Topped with 2-ingredient pesto butter and served with grilled asparagus, this is a recipe that you should have in your back pocket for when guests come over on a busy weeknight, and you want to make a meal that will impress.

Level: Easy

Total: 15 min
Active: 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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1 1/2 pounds skirt steak

3 tablespoons canola oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup store-bought basil pesto

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened

1 pound thin asparagus (see Cook's Note)

Directions

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Grilled Skirt Steak with Pesto Butter in Under 20 Minutes

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Special equipment:

a large cast-iron grill pan

Preheat a large cast-iron grill pan over high heat for 2 minutes. Cut the skirt steak into 4 even pieces, rub with half of the oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Cook, turning once, until charred on both sides and at the desired doneness, 6 to 10 minutes for medium-rare (depending on thickness).
Meanwhile, whisk together the pesto, butter and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Trim the ends of the asparagus. Toss the asparagus with the remaining oil and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board to rest for a few minutes. Working in batches if necessary, place the asparagus in a single layer on the grill pan and cook, turning once, until charred in spots and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
Divide the steaks and asparagus among 4 plates; top each steak with a dollop of the pesto butter. Serve immediately.