Suya-Spiced Skirt Steak with Red Chimichurri
Grilled steak has never looked this delicious or tasted this good! Crusted with a flavorful rub inspired by a Nigerian blend of spices, this Suya-Spiced Skirt Steak has a delectable flavor array including roasted peanuts, ginger, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and more. The recipe is sure to be a summertime favorite! Top the steak with a red chimichurri sauce, and your next outdoor party is gonna be fire!
Ingredients
- 1 canpepsi zero sugar
- 1 cuproasted peanuts
- 1 tablespoongarlic powder
- 1 tablespoonground ginger
- 1 tablespoonchicken bouillon powder
- 2 tablespooncayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoononion powder
- 2 tablespoonsmoked paprika
- ¼ cupolive oil
- 2 poundskirt steak
- 1 tablespoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonground black pepper
- ¼ cuproasted red peppers
- ¼ cupfresh parsley
- ¼ cupred wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoonshallot
- 1 tablespoongarlic
- 1 ½ teaspoonsmoked paprika
- 1 teaspoonground black pepper
- 2 teaspoonsalt
- ¼ cupolive oil
Directions
- 1
In a food processor, add in the Roasted Peanuts (1 cup) and blend until crumbly; do not overmix and turn into a paste.
- 2
To the peanuts, add in the Garlic Powder (1 Tbsp), Ground Ginger (1 Tbsp), Chicken Bouillon Powder (1 Tbsp), Cayenne Pepper (2 Tbsp), Onion Powder (1 Tbsp), and Smoked Paprika (2 Tbsp); pulse until all ingredients are well combined, but make sure to not blend too far. You are looking for crumbly and powdery.
- 3
To your mixture, add in your Olive Oil (1/4 cup) and mix thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients with the oil. Adjust salt to taste.
- 4
Season the Skirt Steak (2 lb) on both sides with light oil, Salt (1 Tbsp), Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp), and 1/4 cup Suya-Spice seasoning. Massage seasoning into the meat and let rest for 30 minutes.
- 5
Preheat grill to 500 degrees. Clean and oil the grates, if needed.
- 6
During this time, make the red chimichurri.
- 7
In a food processor add the Roasted Red Peppers (1/4 cup), Fresh Parsley (1/4 cup), Red Wine Vinegar (1/4 cup), Shallot (2 Tbsp), Smoked Paprika (1 1/2 tsp), Garlic (1 Tbsp), Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp), and Salt (2 tsp). Pulse in the processor until you have a minced consistency, but not pureed.
- 8
Using a rubber spatula, transfer blended ingredients into a small mixing bowl. Make sure to scrape along all sides of the food processor.
- 9
To your mixture, add in your Olive Oil (1/4 cup) and mix thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients with the oil. Adjust salt to taste.
- 10
Set aside while you grill the steaks.
- 11
Place the skirt steak on the grill and allow to cook on each side for 3-4 minutes.
- 12
Once the steak reaches an internal temperature of 125 degrees, remove from the grill and allow to rest for 5-7 minutes.
- 13
Slice the steak against the grain and top with chimichurri.
- 14
Enjoy with an ice-cold Pepsi Zero Sugar (1 can)!