Skirt steak with spicy coconut dressing recipe

Ingredients for Skirt steak with spicy coconut dressing

• 1/2 red jalapeño, finely grated

• 1 garlic clove, finely grated

• 2.5 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, finely grated

• 60 ml coconut cream from 1 small can unsweetened full-fat coconut milk

• 60 ml fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving

• kosher salt (to taste)

• 30 g unsweetened shredded coconut

• 450 g skirt steak, cut into two or three pieces

• 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, leaves torn into palm-size pieces

• handful of coriander leaves and tender stems, torn

• 1 avocado, cut into 1.5 cm pieces

How to make Skirt steak with spicy coconut dressing

1. In a large bowl, combine the chilli, garlic, ginger, coconut cream, and lime juice. Season with salt and stir to mix well. Taste the dressing; it should be tangy, spicy, and salty to balance the mild iceberg lettuce. Note that the dressing may seize up and appear quite thick, but it will loosen when tossed with the salad.

2. Season the steak on both sides with salt.

3. Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add oil and, when it shimmers, carefully place the steaks into the pan. Cook undisturbed until browned on the underside, about 2–3 minutes.

4. Turn the steaks and cook until browned on the second side and medium-rare, approximately 2 minutes longer. Transfer the steaks to a platter and let them rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing against the grain into 0.5 cm slices.

5. Add the lettuce and coriander to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Taste the lettuce and adjust seasoning with more salt and/or lime juice if necessary.

6. Gently fold in the avocado to distribute it throughout the salad.

7. Serve the steak alongside the salad, with lime wedges for squeezing over.

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