Description
This Carne Asada recipe features tender skirt steak marinated in a vibrant blend of citrus juices, jalapeño, garlic, and fresh cilantro. Grilled to perfection, it promises a juicy, flavorful meal that’s perfect for gatherings or a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade Ingredients
- 2 pounds skirt steak (trimmed of excess fat)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
- Juice of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large glass baking dish, whisk together the jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Marinate the Steak: Place the skirt steak in a single layer in the dish, turning it to coat evenly with the marinade. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours to allow the flavors to infuse without over-tenderizing.
- Preheat the Grill: When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat to ensure a good sear and grill marks on the steak.
- Grill the Steak: Place the marinated skirt steak on the grill and cook for 7 to 10 minutes per side, turning once, until it reaches medium-rare doneness.
- Rest the Steak: Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, making the meat more tender and flavorful.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the steak thinly across the grain to maximize tenderness and serve immediately.
Notes
- A trifecta of citrus juices (orange, lime, and lemon) makes this grilled Carne Asada especially succulent and flavorful.
- Do not marinate the meat longer than 8 hours to prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Trimming excess fat from the skirt steak helps reduce flare-ups on the grill and leads to a cleaner flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 344 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 489 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
