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extra tender marinated skirt steak recipe - Extra Tender Marinated Skirt Steak served in a white bowl overhead view
Chloe

Extra Tender Marinated Skirt Steak

extra tender marinated skirt steak recipe made easy at home. A perfectly marinated and grilled skirt steak, sliced thin against the grain for maximum tenderne
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 lbs skirt steak trimmed of excess fat and silver skin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for brushing the grill
Marinade
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice about 2 limes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
For Serving
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, honey, cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper until well combined. Stir in the 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and oregano.
  2. Place the trimmed skirt steak in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it's fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but ideally 2-4 hours for maximum tenderness and flavor. Do not marinate longer than 8 hours as the acidity can start to break down the meat too much.
  3. Remove the steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature. Preheat your grill (gas or charcoal) to high heat (about 450-500°F / 230-260°C). Clean the grates thoroughly and brush them lightly with the 2 tbsp of olive oil to prevent sticking.
  4. Remove the steak from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Discard the used marinade. Place the steak on the hot grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or 4-5 minutes per side for medium. The steak should have deep brown, slightly charred grill marks and register 130-135°F (54-57°C) for medium-rare on an instant-read thermometer.
  5. Transfer the grilled steak to a cutting board and let it rest, tented loosely with foil, for 5-10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute. Using a sharp knife, slice the steak thinly (about 1/4-inch thick) against the grain. This is the single most important step for tenderness.
  6. Arrange the sliced steak on a clean white plate. Garnish with the remaining chopped cilantro, a sprinkle of flaky sea salt if desired, and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.