Skirt Steak With Preserved Lemon Butter and Sesame Cauliflower

Name: Skirt Steak With Preserved Lemon Butter and Sesame Cauliflower
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 1 hours
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: ½ preserved lemon, seeded, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 teaspoons thyme leaves; ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 garlic clove, grated; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, chopped; 1½ pounds skirt steak, cut into 4 pieces; ¼ cup chopped parsley

By Chris MoroccoPhotography by Alex Lau

May 23, 2016

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Alex Lau

Skirt steak is one of our favorite cuts of beef—it’s flavorful, affordable, and quick-cooking. That said, it’s imperative to slice it thinly against the grain for the best texture.

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