
Grilled Skirt Steak with Avocado Corn Relish
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information
per serving
Vitamin A 2434 IU; Vitamin C 38 mg; Calcium 230 mg; Iron 14 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 94 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.2 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 50%; Vitamin C 60%; Calcium 25%; Iron 80%
Serves: 6
Ingredients
skirt steak 3/4 cup cumin seeds 6 jalapeño chiles, stemmed, cut in half and seeded 4 cloves garlic, peeled 2 Tbsp. cracked black pepper 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 3 bunches cilantro, stems and leaves 1 1/2 cups olive oil 2 tsp. salt 3 lb. skirt steak, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 6 serving pieces As needed Avocado Corn Relish (see make-ahead recipe below) Warm flour tortillas for serving Avocado Corn Relish 3/4 cup olive oil 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 5 ears) 1 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, peeled and seeded 1 large red bell pepper, cored and seeded 4 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled and seeded 4 scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced on the diagonal 1/2 cup red wineInstructions
- Lightly toast cumin seeds in a dry medium skillet for about 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender. Add jalapeños, garlic, black pepper, salt and lime and puree until the cumin seeds are finely ground. Then add cilantro, olive oil and salt and puree until smooth.
- Cut steak into 6 servings. Generously brush with marinade and roll into cylinder. Arrange steaks in shallow pan and pour the remaining marinade. Cover and refrigerate 24 to 48 hours before cooking. Cook steaks 3-4 minutes per side.
- Heat about 2/3 of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté corn with salt and pepper, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and set aside to cool.
- Cut avocados, bell pepper and roasted poblanos into ¼-inch dices. Add to corn along with scallions, red wine vinegar and remaining olive oil. Mix well and let sit 20 to 30 minutes to blend the flavors.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with a lightly dressed green salad topped with Fresh California Avocado.
To read more about Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, click here
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Did You Know?
It’s a good idea to brush a little oil on the cut side of a California Avocado before grilling. They are also delicious in a host of other entrée recipes, from stove top to oven-baked to multi-cooker preparation.
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
You might also like

Comments