Nickel Allergy Friendly Paleo Grilled Lemon-Oregano Steak with Chimichurri & Plantains
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4 servings
For the steak
- 1 ½ lb skirt steak, trimmed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
Ingredient noteHerbs and spices can carry nickel, so a low nickel diet limits them, but the small amount of oregano used to season this recipe is likely fine. If you prefer to always avoid oregano, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the chimichurri
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, packed
- ¼ cup fresh oregano leavesIngredient note
Herbs and spices can carry nickel, so a low nickel diet limits them, but the small amount of oregano used to season this recipe is likely fine. If you prefer to always avoid oregano, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
For the plantains
- 2 ripe plantains (yellow with black spots), peeled and sliced on the diagonal into ½-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
For serving
- flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper for the marinade. Place the skirt steak in a shallow dish or zip-top bag, pour the marinade over it, and turn to coat. Reserve the dish — do not reuse this marinade as a sauce. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
- 2
While the steak marinates, make the chimichurri. Combine the parsley, fresh oregano, roughly chopped garlic, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, and kosher salt in a food processor. Pulse 8–10 times until the herbs are finely chopped but not puréed. With the machine running, drizzle in the olive oil until just combined. Transfer to a bowl and set aside at room temperature.
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