Sauteed Skirt Steak with Braised Scallions

Ingredients

• ¾ cup water
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 ¼ pounds skirt steak
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• lime wedges
• 1 pound scallions
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• + 2 more ingredients
• • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 200°F. Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then cook steaks, turning over once, 5 to 7 minutes to...

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