Description
This Garlic Butter Brazilian Steak recipe features tender skirt steak cooked to juicy perfection and topped with a rich, flavorful garlic butter sauce. Simple ingredients combine to create a classic Brazilian-style steak that’s perfect for a quick and delicious meal. The skirt steak is seared in a hot skillet for a beautiful crust, then rested and sliced against the grain, topped with aromatic garlic butter and fresh parsley for a mouthwatering finish.
Ingredients
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Steak
- 2 lbs skirt steak
- Salt & pepper to taste
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 6 tsp garlic, minced
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the steak: Cut the skirt steak to fit your skillet. Pat the steak dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor and create a good crust when cooking.
- Sear the steak: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add a small amount of oil, then place the steak into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust timing to reach your desired level of doneness. This high-heat sear locks in juices and creates a savory crust.
- Rest the steak: Remove the steak from the skillet and place it on a plate. Let it rest for a few minutes; this allows the juices to redistribute for a tender, juicy steak.
- Make the garlic butter: In another skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and stir with a spatula as it cooks until it begins to brown slightly. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning, then transfer the garlic butter to a bowl.
- Slice and serve: Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain to maximize tenderness. Pour the warm garlic butter over the sliced steak, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Cutting the steak against the grain is crucial for tender slices.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic in the butter as it cooks quickly and can become bitter.
- Use skirt steak for its rich flavor and quick cooking properties.
- Letting the steak rest prevents the juices from escaping when sliced, keeping it juicy.
- The garlic butter can be prepared ahead but should be gently reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 6.5 oz steak with sauce)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
