Description
A mouthwatering dish featuring juicy grilled skirt steak marinated in garlic and herbs, paired with zesty lemon herb couscous.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skirt steak
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or basil), chopped
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water or broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: grilled vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place skirt steak in a dish or zip-top bag, pour marinade over, and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Mix in lemon zest, additional lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped herbs into the couscous. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat grill to high heat. Grill skirt steak for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Let rest before slicing.
- Serve couscous on a plate topped with sliced steak. Add grilled vegetables if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, allow the skirt steak to marinate longer. Slice against the grain for tenderness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: grilled steak, couscous, summer recipe, family dinner, easy meals