Grilled Skirt Steak with Lemon Herb Couscous Salad
A flavorful dish featuring grilled skirt steak paired with a vibrant lemon herb couscous salad, perfect for a crowd-pleaser weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Skirt Steak
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (such as parsley, cilantro, or thyme)
- 1 cup Couscous
- 1 cup Vegetable Broth or Water
- 1 cup Seasonal Vegetables (such as bell peppers, cucumbers, or cherry tomatoes)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the skirt steak in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Bring 1 cup of vegetable broth to a boil, then stir in 1 cup of couscous, cover, and let steam for 5 minutes.
- Preheat your grill on high heat and cook the marinated steak for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Rest the steak for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Fluff the couscous and mix in seasonal veggies and fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider tossing in crumbled feta cheese or diced avocados to the couscous salad. Adjust seasoning based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: skirt steak, couscous salad, grilling, weeknight dinner, flavorful meals