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Zesty Skirt Steak Marinade with Orange Juice

A bright, citrusy marinade made with fresh orange juice, garlic, honey, and soy sauce — perfect for tender, flavorful skirt steak.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Latin
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 lb skirt steak

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Grill or skillet
  • Tongs
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Whisk all marinade ingredients together in a bowl.
  2. Place steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour marinade over top and coat well.
  3. Marinate for 2–8 hours in the refrigerator.
  4. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
  5. Grill or sear steak 3–5 minutes per side on medium-high heat.
  6. Rest 5–10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh orange juice and zest. Avoid marinating more than 12 hours to prevent over-tenderizing.