Recipe courtesy of Franco Noriega
Steak Frites
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 1070
- Total Fat
- 90
- Saturated Fat
- 14
- Carbohydrates
- 31
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 38
- Cholesterol
- 111
- Sodium
- 983
- Total: 1 hr 35 min (includes cooling time)
- Active: 35 min
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds skirt steak
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Cajun spice (this typically is very salty, so adjust additional salt accordingly)
1/2 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
Chimichurri, recipe follows
French Fry Wedges, recipe follows
Chimichurri:
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small shallot, finely diced
French Fry Wedges:
3 potatoes, skin-on, each cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
Canola oil, for frying
Kosher salt
Cajun spice, for sprinkling
Directions
Special equipment:
a deep-fry thermometer- Preheat the grill to high heat.
- Sprinkle the steak with salt, pepper, Cajun spice and paprika. Cook on the grill to desired doneness. Slice and serve with the Chimichurri and French Fry Wedges.
Chimichurri:
- Whisk together the cilantro, parsley, oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, red pepper flakes and shallot in a medium bowl. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
French Fry Wedges:
- Add the potatoes to a bowl and cover with water. Let soak for 30 minutes, changing the water halfway through. Drain and pat dry.
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven fitted with a deep-fry thermometer to 325 degrees F.
- Fry the wedges until barely cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove with a wire strainer to a cooling rack set in a baking sheet and let cool to room temperature.
- When ready to eat, bring the oil to 375 degrees F. Fry the wedges again until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove with a wire strainer to the cooling rack and season generously with the salt and Cajun spice.