Description
This zesty skirt steak marinade turns a simple cut of beef into a lively, citrus-forward meal with bold savory notes, perfect for grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skirt steak
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Whisk together lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Trim any thick membrane from the skirt steak.
- Place the steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (1–4 hours is ideal).
- Before grilling, let the steak sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the steak from the marinade, letting excess drip off.
- Grill for 3–5 minutes per side to your preferred doneness.
- Let the steak rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice against the grain and serve immediately.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness, 125–130°F for medium-rare. Keep a tablespoon of marinade reserved for brushing after grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: skirt steak, marinade, citrus, grilling, easy recipes