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Grilled Skirt Steak with Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

Grilled Skirt Steak with Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

Enjoy this Grilled Skirt Steak with Lemon Herb Couscous Salad, a flavorful dish combining tender steak and refreshing couscous.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice plus more for serving
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 lbs skirt steak
  • flaky sea salt
Couscous Salad
  • 1 cup dry israeli couscous (pearled)
  • 1 cup cucumber chopped
  • 2 units scallions chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/8 cup fresh mint finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta optional

Equipment

  • grill
  • Cast Iron Pan
  • Colander
  • shallow dish

Method
 

Marinating Skirt Steak
  1. 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 to coat. Cover and marinate for 30-45 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the fridge. Allow the steak to reach room temperature before cooking.
Cooking Couscous
  1. 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.
Grilling the Steak
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 450?-500? F) or heat a cast iron pan on high. 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 squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving

Notes

Feel free to swap couscous for quinoa or add other vegetables to the salad for a personal touch.

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