Best Lime Marinated Skirt Steak Recipes

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JALAPEñO AND LIME-MARINATED SKIRT STEAK TACOS



Jalapeño and Lime-Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos image

A spicy, tangy marinade helps tenderize this flavorful cut of meat that's perfect for tacos.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Steak     Jalapeño     Lime Juice     Tortillas     Cheese     Lunch     Dinner     Summer     Grill     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the steak and marinade:
1 medium jalapeño, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound skirt steak, cut crosswise into 5-6-inch segments
For the tacos:
8 (8-inch) corn tortillas
Homemade or store-bought tomatillo salsa (for serving)
1/2 medium avocado, sliced
1/3 cup sour cream, thinned with a tablespoon of water or lime juice
Crumbled queso fresco (optional), cilantro leaves, thinly sliced red onion, and lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Marinate and cook the steak:
  • Combine jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, oil, salt, pepper, and cumin in a large resealable bag or bowl. Add steak and toss to coat; if using bowl, wrap with plastic. Marinate at least 30 minutes at room temperature or chill up to overnight in refrigerator, tossing occasionally.
  • Let steak sit at room temperature 30 minutes before cooking if chilled. Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade, scraping off any bits that cling to meat; discard marinade. Grill steak 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain.
  • Assemble the tacos:
  • Warm tortillas in a microwave, oven, or over a gas flame. Divide steak among tortillas, then top with salsa, avocado, sour cream, queso fresco, if using, cilantro, and onion. Serve with lime wedges alongside.
  • Do Ahead
  • Steak can be marinated 1 day ahead; keep chilled.

GRILLED GARLIC-MARINATED SKIRT STEAK WITH LIME



Grilled Garlic-Marinated Skirt Steak with Lime image

Categories     Beef     Citrus     Garlic     Broil     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes 24 Tacos

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds skirt steak (about 3 long steaks)
3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
coarse salt to taste
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
Accompaniments:
Warm Tortillas
Rajas con Crema orCebollitas Asadas
Fresh Tomato Salsa

Steps:

  • If necessary, trim steaks, leaving some fat. In a shallow dish rub steaks with garlic and oil. Marinate steaks, covered and chilled, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
  • Prepare grill.
  • Season steaks generously with coarse salt and grill on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 2 to 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare. (Alternatively, steaks may be broiled on rack of a broiler pan under a preheated broiler 3 inches from heat about 4 minutes on each side.) Transfer steaks to a cutting board and drizzle with lime juice. Let steaks stand, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes and with a sharp knife cut diagonally across grain into thin slices.
  • Serve steak with accompaniments.

LIME-MARINATED SKIRT STEAK



Lime-Marinated Skirt Steak image

Lime and garlic, with a bit of soy sauce, are a perfect and easy marinade for skirt steak.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), chopped
1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut to fit skillet
1 lime, cut into wedges, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In blender, combine lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, and jalapeno; puree until smooth. Transfer to a shallow dish or large resealable plastic bag. Toss with steak to coat. Let stand at least 30 minutes, and no more than 2 hours, to infuse with flavor.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high, until very hot. Cook steak, in two batches if necessary, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing thinly. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 g, Fat 22 g, Protein 34 g

JALAPEñO AND LIME-MARINATED SKIRT STEAK TACOS



Jalapeño and Lime-Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos image

A spicy, tangy marinade helps tenderize this flavorful cut of meat that's perfect for tacos.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium jalapeño, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound skirt steak, cut crosswise into 5-6-inch segments
8 (8-inch) corn tortillas
Homemade or store-bought tomatillo salsa (for serving)
1/2 medium avocado, sliced
1/3 cup sour cream, thinned with a tablespoon of water or lime juice
Crumbled queso fresco (optional), cilantro leaves, thinly sliced red onion, and lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • PreparationMarinate and cook the steak: Combine jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, oil, salt, pepper, and cumin in a large resealable bag or bowl. Add steak and toss to coat; if using bowl, wrap with plastic. Marinate at least 30 minutes at room temperature or chill up to overnight in refrigerator, tossing occasionally.
  • Let steak sit at room temperature 30 minutes before cooking if chilled. Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade, scraping off any bits that cling to meat; discard marinade. Grill steak 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain.
  • Assemble the tacos: Warm tortillas in a microwave, oven, or over a gas flame. Divide steak among tortillas, then top with salsa, avocado, sour cream, queso fresco, if using, cilantro, and onion. Serve with lime wedges alongside.
  • Do Ahead Steak can be marinated 1 day ahead; keep chilled.

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