Description
This recipe pairs tender, flavorful grilled skirt steak with a refreshing lemon herb couscous salad. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Grilled Skirt Steak:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, plus more for serving
- 1 tbsp honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 lbs skirt steak
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Lemon Herb 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)
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper. Marinate skirt steak for 30-45 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the fridge.
- Prepare the Couscous Salad: Cook couscous, rinse, and toss with marinade, cucumber, scallions, dill, parsley, and feta. Season to taste and refrigerate.
- Grill the Steak: Preheat grill, grill steak for 3-4 minutes per side. Let rest before slicing.
- Serve: Sprinkle steak with flaky sea salt, lemon juice, and serve with couscous salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Grilled Skirt Steak, Lemon Herb Couscous Salad, Grilling, Mediterranean, Low Calorie
