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
- 1 c
- papaya, roughly chopped
- 1/2 c
- olive oil
- 1
- habanero pepper, stemmed
- 3/4 c
- grapefruit juice
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 1/2 lb
- flank steak
- 8 clove
- garlic, peeled
- 3
- jalapeno peppers
- 4
- plum tomatoes, cored
- 1
- white onion, halved
- 1 c
- cilantro leaves and stems, roughly chopped
- 2 Tbsp
- lime juice
GRILLED TOMATO SALSA
How to Make Grapefruit and Habanero Skirt Steak
- 1Puree papaya and half the oil, plus habanero, grapefruit juice, slat and pepper in a blender into a smooth marinade.
- 2Pour marinade into gallon-sized resealable plastic bag.
- 3Add steak and seal bag. Marinade for 30-45 minutes but no longer.
- 4Reserve remaining marinade.
- 5Heat grill.
- 6Grill garlic, jalapenos, tomatoes and onions on hottest part of the grill, turning as needed, until charred in spots and tender.
- 7Allow vegetables to cool slightly.
- 8Peel jalapenos and transfer to blender along with garlic, tomatoes, and onions.
- 9Add remaining oil, plus cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pulse until chunky and transfer to nonreactive bowl.
