Prep Time

　　20 minutes

　　Active Time

　　8-10 minutes

　　A quick dip in a simple marinade spiked with garlic and cayenne makes for grilled skirt steak that's tender and flavorful. While the steak rests, grill cherry tomatoes and toss with blue cheese for a warm side salad.

　　

Ingredients

4 servings

　　2 pounds skirt steak

　　1/2 cup olive oil

　　2 tablespoons garlic, chopped

　　1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

　　1 teaspoon kosher salt

　　1 teaspoon freshly cracked, black pepper

　　2 cup fresh cherry tomatoes, (or similar small tomatoes)

　　1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

　　

Step 1

In a large bowl whisk the olive oil, garlic, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Add the steak and toss it a few times to make sure it is coated in the marinade. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it marinate for about 20 minutes while you light the grill.

　　

Step 2

Bring a grill to medium flame and lightly oil the grate. Grill the steak for about 4 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired doneness. Remove to a platter and cover with aluminum foil to rest.

　　Place the tomatoes directly on the grill grate and use tongs to gently roll them back and forth for about 1 minute, or until the skins blacken and blister.

　　

Step 3

Carefully remove them to a bowl and sprinkle in the blue cheese. The cheese will start to melt a little and make a chunky sauce.

　　

Step 4

Divide the steak amongst four plates and serve each piece with a scoop of tomatoes and blue cheese on top.