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A serving of delicious cilantro lime steak, seasoned and cooked to perfection.

Zesty Grilled Cilantro Lime Skirt Steak

This Zesty Grilled Cilantro Lime Skirt Steak is a quick and flavorful dish, featuring a vibrant marinade that infuses the steak with zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs skirt steak
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 3-4 limes juiced and 1 zested
  • 4-5 garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tamari for gluten-free, otherwise soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • red pepper flakes Optional: for extra heat

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • medium bowl
  • shallow dish or large zip-top bag
  • grill

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the skirt steak dry with paper towels and lightly score it against the grain on both sides to aid marinade absorption and prevent curling.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, olive oil, tamari (or soy sauce), chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes until well combined.
  3. Place the steak in a shallow dish or zip-top bag, pour the marinade over it, ensuring it's fully coated. Massage the marinade into the meat, then seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your grill to high heat (450-500°F / 232-260°C) and thoroughly clean the grill grates.
  2. Remove the steak from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off, then place it on the hot grill. Grill for 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust for desired doneness, using a meat thermometer for accuracy (130-135°F for medium-rare).
  3. Transfer the cooked steak to a cutting board, tent it loosely with foil, and let it rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Serving
  1. Slice the steak thinly against the grain. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and an additional squeeze of lime juice for extra flavor.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the steak for at least 2 hours. Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference. Always slice against the grain for tender skirt steak.