SPICED BEEF SKIRT STEAK

Serves: 4 servings

Prep time: 15 minutes plus 1 hour for refrigerating oil and 1 hour for marinating steaks (this can be done in advance)

Cook time: 10 minutes

1 cup olive oil

3 bay leaves

1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

1 bunch (about 2 ounces) fresh thyme sprigs

1 bunch (about 2 ounces) fresh rosemary sprigs

6 medium garlic cloves, peeled

4 6- to 8-ounce portions of skirt steak

1 teaspoon (or to taste) sweet Spanish paprika

11/2 teaspoon cayenne

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 tablespoon canola oil, or as needed

In a saucepan, combine olive oil, bay leaves, peppercorns, thyme, rosemary and ...