Sauteed Skirt Steak with Braised Scallions

Gluten Free
Health score
26%
Sauteed Skirt Steak with Braised Scallions
30 min.
4
335kcal

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Looking for a quick yet impressive dish to serve for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this delightful recipe for Sautéed Skirt Steak with Braised Scallions. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare a meal that boasts robust flavors and tantalizing textures, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering with friends and family.

This gluten-free dish features succulent skirt steak that is seared to perfection, locking in all the delicious juices and creating a beautifully browned crust. The accompanying braised scallions add a unique twist—they become tender and flavorful, enhancing the dish with their mild onion taste. The bright acidity from fresh lime juice brightens the overall flavor profile, making every bite an exciting experience for your taste buds.

Each serving is not only satisfying but also nutritious, offering a well-balanced meal with protein-packed beef, healthy fats from butter, and the fresh crunch of scallions. Topped with a drizzle of the flavorful pan sauce, this dish is sure to impress anyone at the dining table. Serve it with lime wedges for an extra zing, and watch as smiles abound. Get ready to elevate your cooking game with this flavorful and elegant dish that’s both simple and quick to prepare!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh to taste
  • servings garnish: lime wedges 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • pound scallions trimmed to 7 inches long (3 or 4 bunches)
  • 1.3 pounds skirt steak cut into 4 pieces
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 0.8 cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 200°F.
  2. Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  3. Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then cook steaks, turning over once, 5 to 7 minutes total for medium-rare.
  4. Transfer steaks to a plate and keep warm in oven.
  5. Discard fat from skillet, then add water and bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits from bottom of skillet.
  6. Add scallions and remaining tablespoon butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, tightly covered, over moderate heat until scallions are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  7. Transfer scallions with tongs to a platter and put steaks on top.
  8. Pour any steak juices accumulated on plate into juices in skillet and boil until slightly thickened.
  9. Add lime juice and pour sauce over steaks and scallions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories335kcal
Protein38.03%
Fat51.65%
Carbs10.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24
Glycemic Load
1.78
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
26.376086924387%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.77mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
1.54mg
Quercetin
12.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:335.27kcal
16.76%
Fat:19.81g
30.48%
Saturated Fat:8.07g
50.46%
Carbohydrates:8.91g
2.97%
Net Carbohydrates:5.85g
2.13%
Sugar:2.73g
3.03%
Cholesterol:104.35mg
34.78%
Sodium:696.2mg
30.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.82g
65.63%
Vitamin K:244.04µg
232.42%
Zinc:9.59mg
63.93%
Vitamin B12:3.03µg
50.52%
Selenium:31.96µg
45.65%
Vitamin B3:8.65mg
43.26%
Vitamin B6:0.69mg
34.43%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.23%
Vitamin C:22.73mg
27.56%
Vitamin A:1320.59IU
26.41%
Phosphorus:263.03mg
26.3%
Iron:4.21mg
23.41%
Potassium:737.41mg
21.07%
Folate:77.53µg
19.38%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.68%
Magnesium:55.25mg
13.81%
Fiber:3.05g
12.22%
Copper:0.23mg
11.27%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.95%
Calcium:95.48mg
9.55%
Vitamin B5:0.93mg
9.25%
Vitamin E:1.22mg
8.13%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.64%
Source:Epicurious