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Nicaraguan-Style Steak

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Serve this citrus-marinated steak with white rice and pinto beans tossed with butter and a marinated cabbage salad for an authentic Central American meal.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

2 1/2-inch thick Spencer (rib-eye) steaks
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Cayenne pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place steaks in shallow baking dish. Pour orange, lemon and lime juices over steaks. Add garlic and turn steaks to coat. Marinate steaks 4 hours or overnight in refrigerator.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat until almost smoking. Season steaks with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Fry steaks until brown on both sides, turning once, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plates and serve.

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