Grilled Asian Marinated Skirt Steak

grilled skirt on a bed of rice topped with green onions.

5 from 4 votes

Grilled Asian Marinated Skirt Steak

This grilled skirt steak is a quick dinner recipe made with only six ingredients. The steak is marinated in an Asian-inspired sauce, then served on a bed of rice.

Prep Time30

Cook Time10

Resting Time10

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: - 6 people

Calories: 405kcal

Author: Jessica Mode

Ingredients

2 pounds skirt steak
1 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 cloves garlic minced
3 green onions thinly sliced on the bias, plus more for garnish
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
jasmine rice for serving
sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Trim off the thin layer of fat on the underside of the skirt steak. Be careful to avoid removing too much fat, as skirt steak is already so thin.
On the non-fatty side of the steak, make sure any remnants of the membrane are removed. If there are still some remnants, peel them off.
Add skirt steak, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, green onions, and crushed red pepper to a resealable bag. Place in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours to marinate.
Preheat a gas grill to high heat (about 500°F).
Cook the skirt steak covered over direct heat for 3 - 5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 125°F. The outside of the steak should have browned grill marks.
Allow skirt steak to rest for 10 minutes. Slice against the grain.
Serve over a bed of jasmine rice, and garnish with sesame seeds and additional green onions.

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Notes

Skirt steak needs to cook at a high temperature. Make sure you plan accordingly to allow the grill to properly preheat.

Always use an instant read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meat. This will ensure it's cooked to a perfect temperature of 125°F.

Slicing the meat against the grain is so important. This process helps break down the muscle fibers of the steak, making it easier to chew. To cut against the grain, simply look which direction the meat fibers are running, and then slice in the opposite direction.

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