Skirt Steak with Hazelnut Picada and Wilted Escarole Recipe

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Skirt Steak with Hazelnut Picada and Wilted Escarole
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  1. Set the steaks aside on a covered plate to bring them to room temperature.
  2. For the picada, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Tear the bread roughly into pieces. Heat the olive oil in a shallow pan over medium heat. When it is hot, add the bread and pan-fry until evenly golden and crisp. (Take care that the olive oil does not become too hot and begin to smoke.) Remove and drain off excess oil. Pound the bread, in batches if necessary, using a mortar and pestle, until you have coarse bread crumbs. Place the nuts on a baking sheet and roast in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes until evenly golden. Tip the hot nuts into a clean dry cloth and rub to remove the skins. Mince the nuts and place in a bowl with the bread crumbs, orange zest, and juice. Mince the garlic and oregano together and add to the bowl with a pinch of salt. Stir to combine, then set aside. Turn the oven to its lowest setting.
  3. Discard the outer leaves from the escarole, then tear the lettuce into large pieces. Wash well, but don't bother to pat dry. Season the steaks liberally all over. Place a heavy skillet over high heat and brush the steaks with a little olive oil. Lay the steaks in the skillet when it is hot and cook without moving for 3 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side for 3 minutes (you may need a minute or two longer if the steaks have been cut from a thicker section of the thigh). You should have a nice brown crust, while the meat inside should be rare. Remove to a plate and rest in the warm oven for 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the escarole. Place a wide pan over medium-low heat. Add the butter and let it just melt, then add the torn leaves and seasoning. Put the lid on until the water clinging to the leaves begins to steam, then uncover and stir every few seconds so the leaves wilt uniformly. This will take 2 to 3 minutes. Now you should have a lovely glossy, pale green vegetable. Check the seasoning. Place a steak on each warm serving plate and arrange the escarole alongside. Spoon over the picada and serve at once.
  5. Per serving: 140.0 calories, 140.0 calories from fat, 15.0g total fat, 8.0g saturated fat, 30.0mg cholesterol, 10.0mg sodium, 2.0g total carbs, 0.7g dietary fiber, 0.7g sugars, 1.0g protein Nutritional analysis provided by TasteBook, using the USDA Nutrition Database
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 916.82 Kcal (3839 kJ)
Calories from fat 798.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 88.73g 137%
Cholesterol 3.78mg 1%
Sodium 570.17mg 24%
Potassium 1126.93mg 24%
Total Carbs 26.29g 9%
Sugars 6g 24%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g 57%
Protein 22.84g 46%
Vitamin C 13.4mg 22%
Iron 7.2mg 40%
Calcium 185.6mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 320.29 Kcal (1341 kJ)
Calories from fat 278.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31g 137%
Cholesterol 1.32mg 1%
Sodium 199.19mg 24%
Potassium 393.69mg 24%
Total Carbs 9.18g 9%
Sugars 2.1g 24%
Dietary Fiber 4.99g 57%
Protein 7.98g 46%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 22%
Iron 2.5mg 40%
Calcium 64.8mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 24.9
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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