Grapefruit and Habanero Skirt Steak
By
Patrick Johnson
@pwjohnso
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This is a great steak recipe. The result is not as spicy as the name may imply. The grilled salsa, however, can deliver a zesty kick. They papaya tenderizes the steak while the other components of the marinade add depth and flavor to the meat.
Ingredients
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1 cpapaya, roughly chopped
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1/2 colive oil
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1habanero pepper, stemmed
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3/4 cgrapefruit juice
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·kosher salt and black pepper
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1 1/2 lbflank steak
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GRILLED TOMATO SALSA
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8 clovegarlic, peeled
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3jalapeno peppers
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4plum tomatoes, cored
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1white onion, halved
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1 ccilantro leaves and stems, roughly chopped
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2 Tbsplime juice
How to Make Grapefruit and Habanero Skirt Steak
- Puree papaya and half the oil, plus habanero, grapefruit juice, slat and pepper in a blender into a smooth marinade.
- Pour marinade into gallon-sized resealable plastic bag.
- Add steak and seal bag. Marinade for 30-45 minutes but no longer.
- Reserve remaining marinade.
- Heat grill.
- Grill garlic, jalapenos, tomatoes and onions on hottest part of the grill, turning as needed, until charred in spots and tender.
- Allow vegetables to cool slightly.
- Peel jalapenos and transfer to blender along with garlic, tomatoes, and onions.
- Add remaining oil, plus cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pulse until chunky and transfer to nonreactive bowl.
