This seven-ingredient skirt steak marinade is quick and easy to prepare, and it tenderizes the steak and elevates the flavor. Serve it with mashed potatoes and asparagus, or in fajitas, tacos, or carne asada.
You are going to love this tasty marinade. It really enhances the flavor of the skirt steak, and searing it on the grill locks in the flavor. Serve it with homemade chimichurri.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients on the recipe card below.
- Skirt steak: a thin, long cut of beef from the diaphragm. It can be difficult to find, so do some research before heading out. You can substitute flank steak.
- Olive oil: Use extra-virgin cold-pressed olive oil.
- Lime juice: Use fresh-squeezed lime juice. You can substitute lemon juice, but I love the tangy profile of the lime juice.
- Soy sauce: Preferably, use low-sodium.
How To Marinate Skirt Steak
This is a summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please refer to the recipe card below.
- Combine the olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and freshly ground black pepper in a plastic seal bag.
- Add the skirt steak and marinate for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Sear the steak on a hot grill.
- Cover the skirt steak loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Cook’s Preparation Tips
- Don’t marinate the skirt steak too long. Citrus breaks down the tough fibers and gives the beef a vibrant and zesty flavor. However, if the steak is left in there too long, it can become mushy.
- Remove the steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling to bring it to room temperature.
- Take the time to preheat the grill to medium-high heat, 450𝆩F-500𝆩F.
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels and sear the steak without moving it for about 4 minutes on each side, using direct heat.
- Use a long, sharp knife and slice it thinly against the grain. This helps break up the muscle fibers, making the steak more tender and easier to chew.
How Long To Grill
The best way to check the doneness you want is with a meat thermometer.
- Rare – 125˚F
- Medium Rare – 135˚F
- Medium – 145˚F
- Medium Well – 150˚F
- Well Done – 160˚F
A skirt steak can become tough when cooked to over medium. The preferred temp is Medium Rare or 135˚F.
Perfect Accompaniments
- Potatoes: Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, smashed potatoes, and rosemary roasted potatoes.
- Salad: easy avocado salad, Mexican coleslaw, and arugula salad.
- Vegetables: grilled vegetables, grilled eggplant, and oven-roasted asparagus.
Skirt Steak Marinade
This seven-ingredient skirt steak marinade is quick and easy to prepare, and it tenderizes the steak and elevates the flavor.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 344kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs skirt steak
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and freshly ground black pepper in a plastic seal bag.
- Add the skirt steak and marinate for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Remove the skirt steak from the refrigerator 30-40 minutes prior to grilling to bring it to room temperature. Preheat the grill to 450°F-500°F. Remove the skirt steak from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Sear the steak on the grill for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Cover the skirt steak loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice against the grain.
Notes
Discard used marinade.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 797mg | Potassium: 648mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 4mg
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Alejandra
I made this recipe for dinner and it was so good. Simple, delicious and perfect for summer!
Ebony
This recipe turned out better than any restaurant skirt steak I’ve ever had! Great marinade and full of flavor after grilling!
Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked it!
Amber
We all love this steak, so much flavor and instructions were spot on. The family wants me to make it again, already.
Liv
This marinade gave the skirt steak so much flavor with hardly any prep. It’s perfect for grilling, slicing thin, and using in tacos, fajitas, or a simple steak dinner.
Tammy
A perfect and simple marinade…this is delicious for all cuts of beef. Perfect dinner!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Tammy!
Michele
This is so flavorful and versatile. I love a good skirt steak marinade, especially one that works just as well for tacos and fajitas as it does with a simple dinner of potatoes and vegetables. Definitely a great recipe for grilling season!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Michelle! We love it too!
Amy
I used this marinade for dinner, and it really brought out the best in the meat. Skirt steak can be tricky to get right, but the balance of acidity and savory notes kept it tender and flavorful throughout. My family was genuinely impressed with how juicy it turned out.
Beth Pierce
So happy that you and your family enjoyed it, Amy!
Janie
I’m all about flavor and this steak marinade was delish. I’m going to use this again for our bbq this weekend. I know the guys will love the steak with drinks in their hands
Beth Pierce
Great idea! Enjoy!
Ben
I made this over the weekend, and it was amazing. I can’t wait to try the marinade on other meats.
Terri
This was perfect. I love the flavor, and the steak was so tender. I’m going to use the marinade on some chicken next.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Terri! Enjoy! Always start out with fresh marinade.