Lunch: Seared Skirt Steak with Cilantro Paste

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Lemon

Health benefits of Seared Skirt Steak with Cilantro Paste

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

CILANTRO-LIME STEAK MARINADE
1 lb. Skirt Steak
1/4 cup Soy Sauce
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 medium Lime, juiced
1 tsp. Minced Garlic
1 small Handful Cilantro
1/4 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

CILANTRO PASTE
1 tsp. Minced Garlic
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 cup Fresh Cilantro, lightly packed
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1/2 medium Lemon, juiced
1 medium Jalapeno, seeded
1/2 tsp. Cumin
1/2 tsp. Coriander

Instructions

1. Remove the excess silverskin from the skirt steak if your butcher left any on. In a ziploc bag, combine 1 lb Skirt Steak, 1/4 cup Soy Sauce, 1/4 cup Olive Oil, juice of 1 medium Lime, 1 tsp. Minced Garlic, 1 small Handful Cilantro, and 1/4 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes. Let this marinate for at least 45 minutes in the fridge.
2. To make the sauce, add 1 tsp. Garlic Clove, 1/2 tsp. Salt, 1 cup lightly packed Fresh Cilantro, 1/4 cup Olive Oil, juice of 1/2 medium Lemon, 1 medium Jalapeno (de-seeded), 1/2 tsp. Cumin, and 1/2 tsp. Coriander to a food processor.
3. Pulse the ingredients until well combined and texture is how you want it.
4. Heat a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Once hot, add steak to the pan and allow to cook about 2-3 minutes per side (depending on thickness). You just want to kiss the steak with the heat, otherwise it will become tough.
5. Flip the steak and cook again for another 2 minutes or so
6. Serve with cilantro paste spooned over the top!