Description
Grilled Skirt Steak with Lemon Herb Couscous Salad is a flavorful and quick meal combining tender, smoky skirt steak with a refreshing, citrusy couscous salad loaded with fresh herbs. Perfect for any season, this vibrant dish is ideal for weeknight dinners, gatherings, or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Skirt Steak Marinade
- 2 skirt steaks (about 1 to 1.5 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Salt and pepper to taste (natural)
For the Lemon Herb Couscous Salad
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (natural)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
- Salt and pepper to taste (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Pour this marinade over the skirt steak and let it rest for at least 20 minutes to soak up the flavors.
- Cook the Couscous: Bring vegetable broth or water to a boil. Pour over couscous in a heatproof bowl, cover tightly, and let it steam for 5-7 minutes. Once fluffy, fluff couscous with a fork and stir in fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, mint, and cilantro to create the lemon herb couscous salad base.
- Grill the Skirt Steak: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness. Once cooked, let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Assemble the Salad: Mix the cooked couscous with halved cherry tomatoes, a drizzle of olive oil, additional lemon juice if desired, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine all the flavors.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate the sliced grilled skirt steak over a bed of the lemon herb couscous salad. Garnish with extra fresh herbs or lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Allow the steak to rest after grilling to retain juicy tenderness.
- Use fresh parsley, mint, and cilantro for vibrant, clean flavors in the salad.
- Slice the steak against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Fluff couscous gently to prevent mushiness.
- Marinate the steak for at least 20 minutes to infuse flavor; up to 2 hours is fine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: grilled skirt steak, lemon herb couscous salad, quick dinner, fresh herbs, citrus salad, healthy steak recipe
