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Grilled Skirt Steak with Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

Grilled Skirt Steak with Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

Juicy and tender grilled skirt steak marinated in a lemon-olive oil vinaigrette served with pearl couscous salad.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 511 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • colander

Ingredients
  

Steak 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 optional

Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

  • 1 cup dry Israeli couscous
  • 1 mini cucumber chopped
  • 4 scallions chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh dill finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta or non-dairy alternative

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • 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 grilling.
  • While the steak marinates, cook the couscous according to the package instructions. Drain the couscous into a colander, rinse under cold water to fully cool, let drain, and pat dry. Toss with the remaining marinade, cucumber, scallions, dill, parsley and feta. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 450°-500° F). Grill 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 squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Notes

Best served fresh with a squeeze of lemon juice on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 34gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 982mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g
Keyword Couscous Salad, Grilled Skirt Steak, healthy salad, Lemon Herb Couscous, Steak Recipe, Summer Dinner
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