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Grilled Skirt Steak with Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

Grilled Skirt Steak with Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

This Grilled Skirt Steak with Lemon Herb Couscous Salad delivers culinary delight with vibrant flavors and textures.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 511

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice plus more for serving
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
Steak
  • 1 1/2 lbs skirt steak
  • flaky sea salt optional
Couscous Salad
  • 1 cup dry Israeli couscous
  • 1 mini cucumber chopped
  • 4 scallions chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta or non-dairy alternative

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Colander
  • Shallow dish

Method
 

Marinating the Steak
  1. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Place the skirt steak in a shallow dish and pour over half the marinade, turning the pieces to fully coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 30-45 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the fridge. Allow the steak to come to room temperature before grilling.
Preparing the Couscous Salad
  1. While the steak marinades, cook the couscous according to the package instructions. Drain the couscous into a colander, rinse under cold water to fully cool, let drain, and pat dry. Toss with the remaining marinade, cucumber, scallions, dill, parsley, and feta. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Grilling the Steak
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 450°-500° F). Grill the steak for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked to your liking. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 34gFat: 29gSodium: 982mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

Feel free to switch out the skirt steak for flank or ribeye for a different flavor profile. You can also add roasted red peppers or olives to the couscous for extra zest.

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