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skirt steak with lemon couscous salad

skirt steak with lemon couscous salad

A delicious skirt steak with lemon couscous salad that is flavorful and perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • grill or cast iron pan

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice plus more for serving
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ lbs skirt steak
  • flaky sea salt

Lemon Herby Couscous Salad

  • 1 cup dry israeli couscous (pearled)
  • 1 medium cucumber chopped
  • 2 stalks scallions chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh dill finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • cup fresh mint finely chopped
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta optional

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, dijon mustard, oregano, salt and black pepper. Place the skirt steak in a shallow dish and pour over half the marinade, turning the pieces so they are fully coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 30-45 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the fridge. Allow the steak to come to room temperature before cooking.
  • While the steak marinates, cook the couscous according to the package instructions. Drain the couscous into a colander, rinse under cold water to cool, let drain, and pat dry. Toss with the remaining marinade, cucumber, scallions, dill, parsley, mint, and feta if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 450°-500° F) or get your cast iron pan nice and hot on high heat. Cook the steak for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked to your liking. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and serve with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Notes

Feta is optional; the salad can be enjoyed at room temperature or chilled as preferred.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 40gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
Keyword couscous salad, easy recipe, grilled steak, Healthy meal, skirt steak
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