Skirt Steak with Spicy Coconut Dressing
A flavorful combination of juicy skirt steak served with a zesty coconut dressing featuring fresh chile, ginger, and lime. The dish is complemented by crisp iceberg lettuce, fresh cilantro, and creamy avocado for a perfect balance of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
- •½ piece red jalapeno, Fresno or serrano chile, finely grated
- •1 clove garlic clove, finely grated
- •1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- •4 tablespoons coconut cream from 1 small can unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
- •¼ cup fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
- •1 to taste Kosher salt
- •2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- •1 pound skirt steak, cut into two or three pieces
- •2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •½ head head iceberg lettuce, leaves torn into palm-size pieces
- •¼ cup cilantro leaves and tender stems, torn
- •1 whole avocado
- •cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
In a large bowl, combine chile, garlic, ginger, coconut cream, and lime juice. Season with salt and stir to combine. Stir in coconut and taste dressing: It should be fairly tangy, spicy, and salty to balance the mild iceberg. Dressing may seize up and seem very thick, but it will loosen up when tossed with the salad.
5 min
- 2.
Season steak on both sides with salt.
2 min
- 3.
Place a 10- or 12-inch skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium-high heat. Add oil and when it shimmers, place steaks carefully into pan and cook, undisturbed, until browned on underside, 2-3 minutes. Turn and cook until browned on second side and medium-rare, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer steaks to a platter and let rest 5-10 minutes before cutting against the grain into 1/4-inch slices.
15 min
- 4.
Add lettuce and cilantro to bowl with dressing and toss to coat. Taste the lettuce and add more salt and/or lime juice if needed. Add avocado and toss gently to distribute. Serve steak and salad with lime wedges for squeezing over.
5 min