Grilled Spice-Rubbed Skirt Steak Recipe

Name: Grilled Spice-Rubbed Skirt Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Pinch of ground cloves; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 1/4 pounds skirt steak (2 steaks), each halved crosswise; Special equipment: a charcoal grill and a bag of hardwood charcoal, or a gas grill; Accompaniments: sweet-potato salad with mustard vinaigrette arugula with lemon and olive oil

Servings: persons

3 garlic cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/4 pounds skirt steak (2 steaks), each halved crosswise
Special equipment: a charcoal grill and a bag of hardwood charcoal, or a gas grill
Accompaniments: sweet-potato salad with mustard vinaigrette arugula with lemon and olive oil

1
Mince garlic and mash to a paste with kosher salt.
2
Stir together spices in a bowl, then stir in garlic and oil until a paste forms.
3
Pat steak dry, then rub all over with paste.
4
Marinate steak in a sealed large plastic bag, chilled, at least 6 hours.
5
Bring steak to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
6
While steak comes to room temperature, prepare grill for cooking.
7
If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal.
8
Charcoal fire is hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 1 to 2 seconds.
9
If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderately high.
10
Grill steak on lightly oiled grill rack, uncovered, turning over once, 4 to 6 minutes total for medium-rare.
11
Cut steak diagonally across grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
12
Divide sweet-potato salad among 6 plates, then top with steak and arugula.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 garlic cloves, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Grilled Spice-Rubbed Skirt Steak falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Spice-Rubbed Skirt Steak

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