Description
Grilled Skirt Steak with Lemon Herb Couscous Salad is a fresh, vibrant dinner featuring juicy, marinated skirt steak served over lemony Israeli couscous with cucumber, herbs, and feta. It’s quick enough for busy weeknights but impressive enough for guests.
Ingredients
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For the Steak & Marinade
- 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
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour half of the marinade over the skirt steak in a shallow dish. Turn to coat. Cover and marinate for 30–45 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before grilling.
- Cook Israeli couscous according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water to cool, and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, toss couscous with cucumber, scallions, dill, parsley, feta, and the remaining marinade. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (450–500°F).
- Grill steak for 3–4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
- Let steak rest 10 minutes, then slice against the grain.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serve with couscous salad.
Notes
- Do not marinate longer than 2 hours; the lemon can affect the texture.
- Always slice skirt steak against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- A cast-iron skillet can be used if a grill isn’t available.
- For extra brightness, add additional fresh herbs before serving.
- Salad can be made up to 4 hours ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg