Grilled Skirt Steak
and Charred Peaches
Main Course
Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. skirt steak, cut into 4 pieces
- 4 peaches, halved and pitted
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 small bay leaf
- 1 small shallot, peeled
- 1 jalapeño, halved & seeded
- 1 lemon, finely grated zest + juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup very hot water
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
- Salt & freshly ground pepper
Directions
- In a blender, puree the garlic, bay leaf, shallot, jalapeño, lemon zest, lemon juice, soy sauce and thyme until combined.
- Blender on, slowly pour in 1/2 cup of the canola oil and puree until smooth. Season the marinade with salt and pepper.
- Season the marinade with salt and pepper.
- Pour half of marinade into a shallow baking dish. Add skirt steak, turn to coat.
- Marinate steak at least 20 mins at room temp (*up to 24 hours, refrigerated)
- Add Dijon mustard to remaining marinade & blend to make sauce. Transfer to a small bowl (cover and refrigerate, if marinating steak for extended period).
- Light grill. In small saucepan, combine water, honey, cinnamon & ginger. Let stand 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl with remaining oil and peaches.
- Wipe excess marinade off the steak. Generously season with salt & pepper. Grill over high heat, 6 to 7 minutes, turning once, for medium-rare.
- At the same time, grill peach halves, turning frequently, until they are charred in spots and softened, about 8 minutes. Cut peaches into wedges.
- Thinly slice steak. Transfer to plates and top with peaches.
- Add drizzle of sauce. Pass remaining sauce at the table