Easy Charred & Juicy Marinated Skirt Steak
A flavorful, easy-to-make marinated skirt steak perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs skirt steak
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh citrus juice (lime or lemon)
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Chimichurri sauce for serving
- Roasted veggies or mashed potatoes for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine garlic, citrus juice, cumin, paprika, black pepper, olive oil, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- Place the skirt steak in a Ziploc bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal or cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat the grill or skillet on medium-high heat.
- Remove the steak from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Discard the leftover marinade.
- Cook the steak on the grill or skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing thin against the grain.
- Serve with chimichurri sauce alongside roasted veggies or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the steak; use a meat thermometer for desired doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
