Description
Grilled Skirt Steak with Lemon Herb Couscous Salad is the perfect dish for your summer gatherings. This recipe combines tender, marinated skirt steak with a refreshing couscous salad, creating a meal that is both satisfying and light. The zesty lemon-olive oil marinade enhances the rich flavor of the steak while fresh herbs elevate the salad, making this dish a standout for any occasion. Quick to prepare and versatile, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs skirt steak
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 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)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the skirt steak by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat the steak and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook Israeli couscous according to package instructions; cool and mix with remaining marinade and salad ingredients.
- Grill marinated steak for about 3–4 minutes per side to desired doneness. Let rest before slicing.
- Serve immediately with couscous salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg