Skirt Steak W Basil Sauce
Elevate your steak night with this delectable Skirt Steak with Basil Sauce recipe, a perfect blend of bold, juicy flavors and fresh, herbaceous charm. This versatile dish features tender, perfectly grilled skirt steak seasoned simply with kosher salt and black pepper, letting the natural beefy flavor shine. The real star of the show is the vibrant basil sauce—a zesty mixture of fresh basil, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, balanced with red wine vinegar and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy yet impressive recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve the steak drizzled with the sauce or with it on the side for dipping, paired with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad for a complete, mouthwatering meal. Perfect keywords: grilled skirt steak, basil sauce, quick steak recipe, easy dinner ideas, vibrant herb sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb skirt steak
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to high heat.
Pat the skirt steak dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the steak, using your hands to rub it in and coat the surface evenly.
In a food processor or blender, combine the basil leaves, parsley leaves, garlic cloves, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, crushed red pepper flakes, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.
Blend until the mixture forms a smooth, vibrant green sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then set the sauce aside.
Place the steak on the hot grill or grill pan and cook for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Adjust cooking time based on your desired level of doneness.
Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes to retain its juices.
Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips and transfer to a serving platter.
Drizzle the basil sauce over the steak or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2316 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.4 g | 247% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.7 g | 354% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 507 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 1251 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 132.0 g | 264% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 2473 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
