How to Cook Skirt Steak + Marinade
How to easily grill skirt steak with a great marinade - For an impeccably seared skirt steak, preheat your grill to high heat. Place the steak on the grates and allow it to sizzle for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. This cooking method brings out the best in the steak, making it perfectly rare to medium rare.
Equipment
- Grill
Ingredients
Skirt Steak Marinade
- ¼ cup Dijon Mustard
- 1½ tsp minced garlic 3 cloves- smashed and chopped
- 1 juice fresh lemon
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves picked from the stem and finely chopped
- 1 zest fresh lemon
- salt and pepper
Grilled Steak
- 2 lb. marinated skirt steak hanger, flank, and shoulder also work
- olive oil
Instructions
Prep Skirt Steak
- If your steak is too large for your marinade container, grill, or serving platter, simply slice it in half and put it aside for now.
Prepare Marinade
- Grab a bowl, and in it, mix Dijon mustard, minced garlic, fresh rosemary, and both the juice and zest from a fresh lemon. Give it a good stir until it's all combined.
- Slather this marinade mix over skirt steak, ensuring it's well-coated. Pop your steak into a flat container and let it soak up those flavors in the fridge. Ideally, leave it for at least 2-3 hours, but if you can let it sit overnight, even better!
- Remember that excess marinade will need to be thrown out; therefore if you want additional to baste with, create a separate bowl with unused marinade for later.
How to Grill Skirt Steak
- Time to fire up that grill! Aim for a temperature of around 400 degrees. While it's heating up, take a moment to gently brush your grill grates with some olive oil. This will keep your steak from sticking.
- Once the grill's ready and those flames have calmed down, lay the marinated steak on it. Generously season with salt and pepper.
- For a medium finish, grill the steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side. Once done, let the steak rest for 5 minutes so all those delicious juices redistribute.
Notes
Tip: Marinating overnight will give your steak an even richer flavor. If you can plan ahead, it's totally worth it!
Grilled Skirt Steak Temperature and Time Chart
As a note, temperature and time may vary depending on the cut and thickness of the steak as well as the heat of the grill. Always use a meat thermometer for best results.
| Doneness | Internal Temperature | Approximate Grilling Time (per side) |
|---|---|---|
| Rare | 120°F to 125°F (49°C to 51°C) | 2-3 minutes |
| Medium Rare | 130°F to 135°F (54°C to 57°C) | 3-4 minutes |
| Medium | 140°F to 145°F (60°C to 63°C) | 4-5 minutes |
| Medium Well | 150°F to 155°F (65°C to 68°C) | 5-7 minutes |
| Well Done | 160°F and above (71°C and above) | 7-9 minutes |