Description
A delightful dish combining grilled skirt steak with zesty lemon herb couscous, perfect for summer gatherings and family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skirt steak
- 1 cup couscous (medium or pearl)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Add the skirt steak and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add couscous, stir once, cover, and let sit for about 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Preheat the grill over medium-high heat and grill the marinated steak for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Mix in additional olive oil, herbs, and lemon zest into the fluffed couscous.
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain and serving alongside the couscous.
Notes
Ensure to let the steak rest after cooking to retain juices. You can substitute couscous with quinoa for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grilled steak, lemon couscous, summer recipes, family meals, easy recipes