Grilled Skirt Steak with Sweet Roasted Tomato Sauce and Roasted Shrimp, Black Bean and Orzo Salad
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Total: 2 hr 5 min
- Prep: 30 min
- Inactive: 1 hr
- Cook: 35 min
Ingredients
Steak:
1 skirt steak (about 2 pounds)
Salt and ground black pepper
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 clove garlic
Tomato Sauce:
1 pint sweet grape tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
1 serrano chile pepper, halved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon agave nectar
Salad:
1 1/2 pounds shrimp, 31/40 size, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper
2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups chopped cucumber
2 cups chopped red onion
2 cups chopped red bell pepper
8 ounces crumbled feta
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup chopped poblano chile pepper
1 serrano chile pepper, minced with seeds
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces orzo, cooked to al dente
Directions
- For the steak: Sprinkle the skirt steak with salt and pepper.
- In a blender, add the orange juice, oil, cilantro, parsley, cumin and garlic and puree until smooth. Transfer the marinade to a large re-sealable plastic bag and add the steak. Seal the bag and shake gently to coat the steak. Marinate the steak in the fridge for 1 hour. Bring the steak to room temp before grilling.
- For the tomato sauce: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. On a baking sheet, toss the tomatoes, garlic and serrano with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper and cumin. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender and blend with the chicken stock.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over low heat and add the sauce from the blender. Add the agave and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- For the salad: Spread the shrimp out on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast the shrimp in the oven until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
- Combine the beans, cucumber, onions, bell pepper, feta, parsley, cilantro, lime juice, poblano, serrano and garlic in a large bowl and toss to combine. Add the shrimp, orzo and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stir together, taste and season with salt and pepper.
- To finish: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and grill the steak 4 to 5 minutes on each side for medium/medium-rare. Let rest, and then slice the steak and serve on top of the salad topped with tomato sauce.
- Cook's Note: If making this dish for children, you can limit the heat by substituting diced carrots for serrano chile peppers in the tomato sauce and the salad.
- This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.