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Marinated Skirt or Flank Steak with Lime

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds skirt or flank steak
  • 3 tb garlic chopped
  • 3 tb olive oil coarse salt to taste
  • 3 tb lime juice or to taste

Instructions

  • If necessary, trim steak, leaving some fat. In a shallow dish rub steak with garlic and oil. Marinate steaks, cover and chilled, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
  • Season steaks generously with coarse salt and grill on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 2 to 3 minutes on each side for medium rare. (Alternatively, steak can be broiler pan under a preheated broiler 3 inches from heat about 4 minutes on each side)
  • Transfer steak to cutting board and drizzle with lime juice. Let steak stand, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes and with a sharp knife cut diagonally across grain into thin slices. Serve steak with accompaniments.
  • I like to serve this steak with tortillas, cheese, salsa, and a spray of lime