Description
Indulge in the ultimate grilling experience with this extra tender marinated skirt steak. Bursting with flavor from a zesty marinade that includes fresh lime juice, garlic, and spices, this dish is perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. With each bite, you’ll enjoy juicy, flavorful meat that transforms any meal into a celebration. Serve it up with fresh toppings like pico de gallo or avocado for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs skirt steak
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Create the marinade by whisking together olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add chopped cilantro and mix well.
- Place the skirt steak in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C) and clean/oil the grates.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and shake off excess liquid. Grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side until caramelized and marked.
- Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 679mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 73mg