Description
This Cilantro Lime Steak is juicy, bold, and bursting with fresh citrus and herb flavor. Marinated in a zesty lime-garlic blend and finished with fresh cilantro, it’s a quick and flavorful dish perfect for grilling or stovetop cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs flank steak or sirloin
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
Instructions
- Make marinade: Whisk olive oil, lime juice, zest, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate steak: Place steak in a dish or bag and pour marinade over. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
- Cook steak: Grill or sear in a hot skillet for 4–6 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
- Rest: Let steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve: Slice against the grain and garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
For best flavor, don’t over-marinate (lime juice can break down the meat). Great served with rice, tacos, or salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: cilantro lime steak, grilled steak, lime steak marinade, easy steak recipe
