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Sliced skirt steak on a white platter.

Skirt Steak Marinade Recipe

Melissa
This recipe is a fullproof way of getting the juiciest and most flavorful skirt steaks!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 17 minutes
Course Main Course, Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 410 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 1 small red onion roughly chopped
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar loosely packed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 2 ½ lbs. skirt steak

Instructions
 

  • Whisk all of the ingredients except for the steak together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the skirt steak to a large ziplock bag or baking dish. Then, add the marinade on top.
    If using a ziplock bag, store the sealed bag in a large mixing bowl before placing in the fridge to marinade in case it leaks. Or, if you’re using a baking dish, cover the dish with plastic wrap then place in the fridge.
  • Marinate the steak for at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours.
  • When ready to cook, sear the steak on each side for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches desired doneness.
  • Allow steaks to rest for 10 minutes after removing from heat. Then, slice the steak against the grain and serve immediately.

Notes

General internal steak temperatures based on doneness:
  • Rare: 120°–125°
  • Medium Rare: 130°–135°
  • Medium: 140°–145°
  • Medium Well: 150°–155°
  • Well Done: 160°–165°
For skirt steak, it’s generally recommended to be medium-rare to medium for best texture. Pull the steaks from the grill about 5 degrees before your preferred temperature using an internal meat thermometer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 42gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 530mgPotassium: 639mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 4mg
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