Because skirt steaks can be very long, it's much easier to handle them when they are cut in half.
·Steak can marinate up to 1 day.
·Steak can be grilled in batches in a hot lightly oiled well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat. (Steaks may have to be quartered instead of halved to fit in pan.)
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
Special Equipment
Preparation
Step 1
Mince garlic and mash to a paste with kosher salt. Stir together spices in a bowl, then stir in garlic and oil until a paste forms. Pat steak dry, then rub all over with paste. Marinate steak in a sealed large plastic bag, chilled, at least 6 hours.
Step 2
Bring steak to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Step 3
While steak comes to room temperature, prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 1 to 2 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderately high.
Step 4
Grill steak on lightly oiled grill rack, uncovered, turning over once, 4 to 6 minutes total for medium-rare.
Step 5
Cut steak diagonally across grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Divide sweet-potato salad among 6 plates, then top with steak and arugula.
