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Golden Garlic-Chip and Thyme-Crusted Skirt Steak with Blue Cheese & Roasted Shallot Butter

This flavorful skirt steak is crusted with crispy garlic chips and fresh thyme, topped with a rich blue cheese and roasted shallot butter for a decadent meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Skirt Steak
  • 1 cup Garlic Chips Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Thyme Leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 4 oz Blue Cheese crumbled
  • 4 Shallots peeled and halved
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • Fresh Thyme Sprigs for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a bowl, mix the softened butter with crumbled blue cheese, roasted shallots, and a pinch of salt. Set aside at room temperature to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place halved shallots on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 20-25 minutes, or until tender and caramelized. Remove and let cool.
  3. Season the skirt steak generously with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme leaves on both sides.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add the skirt steak and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, adjusting cooking time to your preference.
  5. During the last minute of cooking, sprinkle the garlic chips over the steak, pressing them gently into the meat for better adhesion.
  6. Once cooked to your liking, remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
  7. Slice the skirt steak against the grain. Place on a serving platter and top with the blue cheese and roasted shallot butter. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.
  8. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving for an extra layer of flavor.

Notes

For a variation, try adding some crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.