Description
This Grilled Skirt Steak recipe offers a flavorful and tender steak marinated in a savory blend of olive oil, soy sauce, and fresh grated garlic. Perfect for a quick yet delicious meal, the steak is grilled over high heat to achieve a beautifully charred exterior and juicy interior. Ideal for gatherings or a satisfying weeknight dinner, this dish pairs well with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Steak and Marinade Ingredients
- 2 lbs skirt steak
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, soy sauce, grated garlic, kosher salt, and ground black pepper until fully combined to create a flavorful marinade for the steak.
- Marinate Meat: Place the skirt steak on a rimmed baking sheet or inside a gallon-sized Ziploc bag. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it is evenly coated on all sides. Let the steak marinate for at least 30 minutes, and up to 4 hours in the refrigerator, turning once or twice to maximize flavor absorption.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to high heat and lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking. This will help achieve a nice sear and grill marks on the steak.
- Grill Steak: Remove the steak from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Place the steak directly on the hot grill and cook for about 3-5 minutes per side depending on thickness and desired doneness, flipping once to get grill marks and cook evenly.
- Rest and Serve: Once grilled to your liking, transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. This resting period allows the juices to redistribute for a more tender and juicy steak. Slice against the grain and serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinating longer (up to 4 hours) enhances the flavor and tenderness of the skirt steak.
- Be sure to oil your grill grates well to avoid sticking but avoid excessive oil to prevent flare-ups.
- Skirt steak is best cooked medium rare to medium for optimal tenderness.
- Slice the steak thinly against the grain to ensure easy chewing and maximum tenderness.
- For added flavor, let the steak rest covered loosely with foil after grilling.
