Seared Skirt Steak With Blistered Cherry Tomatoes and Polenta Recipe | Say Mmm

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds skirt or flank steak
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 6 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons), divided
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 cup coarse-ground polenta (corn meal)
• 1 quart homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 quart cherry tomatoes
• 2 small red chilies such as Fresno or Thai bird, thinly sliced
• 3 scallions, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon juice from 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce