Low Carb Skirt Steak With Chimichurri Sauce - 2 Net Carbs

From The New Atkins for a New You Cookbook. Per Serving: 2g net carbs, 3 total carbs, 1g fiber, 37g protein, 32g fat, 450 calories

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Sauce

• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2  cups fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 3  tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• Steak

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  skirt steaks, 1/2 inch thick, trimmed of fat, and cut into 4 equal pieces
• 1  tablespoon  virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. For the sauce, mix oil, parsley, oregano, vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl; set aside.
2. For the steak, heat a large heavy skillet over high heat until very hot.
3. Brush steak with oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Add steak to pan, reduce heat to med-high, and sear until done to taste, about 3 min per side for med-rare.
5. Transfer steak to cutting board and let stand 5 minute.
6. Thinly slice across the grain.
7. Stir sauce again and serve steak with sauce on the side.