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Grilled Skirt Steak with Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

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A vibrant and balanced dish featuring smoky grilled skirt steak paired with a fresh, zesty lemon herb couscous salad.

Ingredients

  • 500g skirt steak
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

Instructions

  1. Season the skirt steak with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes.
  2. Bring broth to a boil, stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and cool slightly.
  3. In a bowl, combine couscous, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint.
  4. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Preheat grill to high heat and cook steak for 3–5 minutes per side until desired doneness.
  6. Let steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  7. Serve steak alongside couscous salad with an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.

Notes

  • Letting the steak rest ensures juiciness.
  • Slice steak against the grain for tenderness.
  • Couscous salad can be made ahead for better flavor.
  • Adjust lemon juice for desired brightness.

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