Zesty Cajun Skirt Steak Recipes

ZESTY CAJUN SKIRT STEAK

Steps:

• Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking or position broiler so that top of steak on rack in pan will be 4 inches from heat source; heat broiler. Combine barbecue sauce, lime zest and 1 t. lime juice; reserve. Rub both sides of steak with seasoning and salt.
• Grill or broil steak, turning once, 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare; sprinkle with remaining 1 t. lime juice and brush with reserved sauce mixture during last minute of cooking. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. If desired, garnish with lime and parsley and serve with additional barbecue sauce.

SMOKY STEAK WITH CAJUN POTATOES & SPICY SLAW

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the potatoes and cook for 5 mins. Drain and leave to steam-dry in the colander for a few minutes. Toss the potatoes with the Cajun seasoning, half the oil and a good pinch of salt. Tip onto a baking tray and roast for 25-30 mins or until golden and crisp, tossing halfway through.
• To make the slaw, combine the cabbage, onion, mayonnaise, soured cream and chipotle paste in a bowl until the cabbage and onion are well coated. Set aside.
• Rub the steak with the remaining oil and season both sides. Heat a griddle pan or non-stick frying pan over a high heat until very hot. Add the steak to the pan, cook for 2 mins on one side, then 3 mins on the other. Remove, put on a chopping board, cover with foil and leave to rest for 5 mins. Slice into strips.
• Serve the steak with the potatoes scattered with the coriander and a pile of the spicy slaw.

ASIAN SKIRT STEAK

Steps:

• mix together all ingredients (except steak) in a bowl.
• Place steak in a plastic bag and add the marinade and refrigerate for half hour to and hour.
• Heat the grill to screaming hot and add the steak (reserve the marinade). depending on thickness, grill for about 3 minutes on the first side, and 2 and a half on the second.
• Set the steak aside and let cool for 10 minutes.
• Pour the remaining marinade into a small sauce pan. Bring mixture up to a boil and let simmer for just a couple of minutes.
• slice the steak and serve with the dipping sauce.

QUICK SAUTEED SKIRT STEAK

Steps:

• Brush the steak with the Worcestershire, and marinate in a pyrex dish for about 15 minutes.
• You can leave on the counter or refrigerate.
• Lightly pat the steaks dry with paper towels, and season well with the salt.
• Heat half of the oil in a nonstick or heavy skillet, over medium-high heat until hot.
• Saute half the steaks (or less so as not to crowd), about 3 minutes on each side (for medium-rare).
• Cook in batches, with additional oil, until all the steaks are done.
• Transfer to platter, loosely cover with foil, and let stand about 5 minutes before serving.

BRAZILIAN-STYLE SKIRT STEAK

Steps:

• Coat both sides of the steak in sea salt or kosher salt, either would be fine.
• Pan-sear both sides of the steak, about 2-3 minutes on each side over medium-high heat.
• Remove from pan and completely wrap steak in foil.
• Grill or bake at 350 for about 30-40 minutes for a well done steak.
• I usually serve this with a sea-salted potato (cover potato in sea salt, wrap in foil, bake for 1 hour on 350 degrees).

GARLIC DIJON SKIRT STEAK

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together the garlic, mustard, and lime juice.
• Trim the steak if necessary.
• Rub steak with mustard mixture and marinate 15 minutes.
• Heat a well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat until just smoking and grill steak 3 minutes on each side.
• (Or,you could broil steak on the rack of a broiler pan about 4 inches from heat.) Transfer steak to a platter and let stand, uncovered, 5 minutes.
• With a sharp knife, diagonally cut the steak across the grain into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
• Serve with coleslaw and fries.

SUCCULENT SKIRT STEAK

Steps:

• Cut skirt steak into three equally-sized portions. Place in a freezer bag or non-reactive bowl.
• Wisk together remaining ingredients. Pour over steak.
• Marinate in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours.
• To grill: Pile coals on one side of the grill so that the top of the pile touches the grill grate. You want the skirt steak to be right on top of the blazing red-hot coals. (In fact, some people actually skip the grate and cook directly on the coals after blowing the ash off.).
• Sear the steaks, about 2 minutes on each side.
• Allow the steak to rest about ten minutes before slicing.
• Slice the steak into 1/2 to 1 inch-thick slices, cutting against the grain.
• Serve and enjoy.

CAJUN PEPPER STEAK

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, green pepper, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender. , Discard bay leaf. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into meat mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice or noodles.

CAJUN RIB-EYE STEAKS

Steps:

• Combine oil, sliced onion, garlic powder and 1 tablespoon black pepper in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
• Add steaks to marinade, turning to coat.
• Spoon half of sliced onion evenly over steaks.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler.
• Remove steaks from marinade.
• Combine paprika, cayenne, salt, white pepper and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in small bowl.
• Sprinkle each side of each steak with 1 teaspoon spice mixture.
• Grill or broil steaks until cooked through, about 8 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Cut each steak in half.
• Divide steaks among plates; serve.

SPICY SKIRT STEAK

Steps:

• At home
• One hour before packing, mix together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and coriander. Place the steaks in a resealable freezer bag and pour in the marinade, making sure the steaks are completely coated. Refrigerate.
• At the tailgate
• Prepare coals for a hot fire. When the coals are ready, transfer the skirt steaks directly from the marinade to the grill and cook for 8 to 9 minutes, turning once, for medium-rare, 9 to 10 minutes for medium. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for 5 minutes. While the steaks are resting, transfer the sliced onion, pepper, and cilantro to a medium serving bowl. Place the limes, cut side down, on the grill until they brown slightly, about 4 minutes. Set aside. Cut the steaks into 1/2-inch strips, then add them to the bowl with the onion mixture. Season with the hot sauce and salt, then squeeze the grilled limes over everything. Toss together and serve.