Description
This Seared Skirt Steak offers irresistible flavor and simple preparation. With just a few key ingredients like skirt steak, olive oil, and seasoning, it’s perfect for a quick dinner without compromising taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skirt steak
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
Instructions
- Pat the steak completely dry and season it generously on both sides with salt and cracked pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a medium cast iron skillet over high heat until it starts to smoke.
- Carefully place the steak in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes.
- Using tongs, flip the steak and cook the other side without moving it for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest on a plate for 5 minutes before slicing.
- To serve, slice the steak into thin pieces, always cutting against the grain.
Notes
Ensure the steak is patted dry for a better sear.
Use a sharp knife for slicing against the grain to enhance tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg