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Prep time
20 minutes
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Cook time
15 minutes
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Serves
4
Author Notes
My new favorite way to grill skirt and flank steak? Marinating them *after* they’re grilled in a spiky, flavorsome fish sauce vinaigrette. Not only is it a faster path than marinating before grilling, it’s a better path in terms of flavor and texture. By grilling skirt steak naked (with salt, pepper, and a little brown sugar to promote caramelization), it chars beautifully. A 10-minute post-grill marinade is all that’s needed to impart punchy, crisp flavors. Add some grilled sugar snap peas, shaved radishes, and a tangle of watercress and herbs dressed in more of the fish sauce vinaigrette, and you’ve got yourself a main-dish salad that’s speedy, satisfying, and perfect for summer. Substitute other vegetables such as grilled zucchini, eggplant, and cherry tomatoes to make this all season long. —EmilyC
Test Kitchen Notes
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Ingredients
- For the grilled steak and vegetables
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1 pound
skirt or flank steak
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1/2 teaspoon
kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon
brown sugar
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1 splash
vegetable oil
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1
small bunch of radishes, thinly sliced
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3/4 pound
sugar snap peas, trimmed and strings removed
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1/2 cup
chopped herbs (I like a mix of cilantro and mint)
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1 handful
Sesame seeds, for serving
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3 handfuls
watercress or arugula, for serving
- For the fish sauce vinaigrette
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6 tablespoons
fish sauce (I like Red Boat brand)
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2 tablespoons
water, or more as needed
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3 tablespoons
lime juice
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3 tablespoons
brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon
red pepper flakes, or to taste
Directions
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To make the vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake until the sugar is dissolved. Add another tablespoon of water if it’s too salty/strong. Adjust seasoning and acidity, to taste. Tip: keep the vinaigrette at room temperature so it doesn’t cool down the steaks when used as a post-grill marinade.
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Pat the steak dry with paper towels, and season both sides evenly with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and brown sugar. Refrigerate while getting the grill ready.
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Heat the grill to medium-high heat and brush your grates clean.
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In a bowl, toss the sugar snap peas with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Place a grill tray or mat on the grill grate (to prevent peas from falling through); add peas and arrange in a single layer. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until tender and charred and still bright green. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
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Lightly brush the steak on both sides with vegetable oil. Grill the steak to your desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes per side (for medium-rare, the internal temperature should reach 130 degrees F). Transfer the steak to a pan or casserole, and pour one-half of the vinaigrette over the steak. Let marinate for about 10 minutes, turning the steak a few times. Transfer to a cutting board, and thinly slice across the grain. Don’t discard the vinaigrette/marinade! Pour it into a small bowl or serving vessel for passing at the table.
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Meanwhile, toss the grilled sugar snap peas with the sliced radishes. Add vinaigrette to taste, tossing several times to coat. Taste; season with a pinch or two of kosher salt, if needed.
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On a large serving platter, combine the sugar snap peas, radishes, chopped herbs, watercress, and steak. Sprinkle sesame seeds and drizzle a little more of the vinaigrette over the salad. Serve warm or at room temperature, passing more vinaigrette at the table.
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