This easy skirt steak marinade is a blend of olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, herbs and seasonings. It adds so much flavor to any cut of beef, and takes just minutes to put together.
When the weather warms up, I use this skirt steak marinade to grill up a fantastic meal that the whole family loves. I serve my steak with grilled zucchini and oven roasted potatoes, then watch the rave reviews come in!
In my opinion, skirt steak is an under utilized cut of meat and is one of my favorite grilling recipes. I love that it cooks quickly, tends to be less expensive and is packed with flavor. I coat my meat in skirt steak marinade, then thinly slice it for a hearty main course option.
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Skirt Steak Marinade Ingredients
This recipe contains soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper and onion powder.
How Do You Make Skirt Steak Marinade?
Place all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl or resealable bag. Stir the ingredients together to thoroughly combine. Put the steak in the bowl or bag. Cover the bowl, or seal up the bag. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours, then cook the meat as desired.
Tips For The Perfect Dish
- I recommend a minimum of two hours of marinating time, but 6-8 hours is really ideal.
- This recipe makes enough to marinate two pounds of steak. It can easily be doubled or tripled if you have more meat.
- It’s very important to let your steak rest for a few minutes in the pan after it’s cooked. Be sure to slice it against the grain (muscle fibers) for the most tender end result.
- No lemon juice on hand? Try using 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar instead.
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure your steak does not overcook.
- Leftovers of the cooked steak will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I often use the leftovers for salad or skirt steak tacos.
- In my opinion, steak and potatoes are the ultimate pairing. Add a great potato side dish such as Hasselback potatoes, German potato salad or classic oven baked potatoes.
Quick Tip
This marinade also works well with other cuts of beef such as sirloin, flank steak, New York strip steak or ribeye.
Recipe FAQs
I find that the best and easiest way to tenderize skirt steak is to marinate it. The acid from the lemon juice in this marinade helps to create a more tender end result. It’s also important to slice the steak against the grain for the most tender bites.
It is possible to marinate skirt steak for too long. After 12 hours, the acid in the marinade can break down the steak to the point where the texture changes. I really recommend a 6-8 hour marinating time for the best results.
Skirt steak is a thinner cut of meat and tends to cook quickly. I prefer to sear it in a pan over high heat or grill it.
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Flavor Variations
While this recipe is fabulous as-is, you can add other ingredients to the marinade to customize the flavors to your tastes.
- Asian Style: Omit the Dijon mustard and Italian seasoning, and use lime juice instead of lemon juice. Add 2 teaspoons minced ginger, 2 tablespoons sliced green onions and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
- Spicy: Turn up the heat by adding some sriracha sauce or red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Herb Lover’s: Feel free to use fresh herbs instead of dried Italian seasoning. Some of my favorite options include a mix of parsley, rosemary, basil, thyme, chives and even dill.
- Mexican: Use my steak fajita marinade for a Mexican inspired meal!
You can never go wrong with a good steak marinade, and this skirt steak marinade is one of my all time favorite steak recipes!
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Skirt Steak Marinade
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a bowl or in a resealable bag. Mix the ingredients until thoroughly combined.
- Add two pounds of skirt steak to the bowl or bag. Cover the bowl or seal the bag.
- Marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours.
- Grill, sear or broil as desired. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain and serve.
Notes
- I recommend a minimum of two hours of marinating time, but 6-8 hours is really ideal.
- It’s very important to let your steak rest for a few minutes after it’s cooked. Be sure to slice it against the grain for the most tender end result.
- This marinade can also be used for other cuts of beef such as London broil, flank steak or sirloin.
Easy and flavorful recipe to try. Thanks a lot for sharing.
We tried this for our grilled skirt steaks for our July 4th cookout (I made the recipe exactly as listed). The steaks turned out perfect and flavorful. Thanks for all the great marinade tips!
This marinade was fabulous and my skirt steak turned out great! I marinated it for almost 6 hours and then grilled it for dinner. Fantastic!
This is amazing comfort food! Nothing like good steak and potatoes, and you’ve done just that with this recipe. Thank you!
Oh I love that I have all of these ingredients handy. The steak looks so perfectly cooked. I can’t wait to try this🌼