Mediterranean Steak Recipe | How to Grill Steak (Grilled Steak)

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar tang with health benefits.

Trim the skirt steak of most fat but leave a little to prevent drying out on the grill.

Chop shallots and garlic using a food processor.

Add chopped shallots, garlic, red wine vinegar, and parsley to the food processor.

Zest one large lemon and then juice it, adding both zest and juice to the marinade mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin, Aleppo pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of sweet Spanish paprika to the mixture.

Pour in extra virgin olive oil and pulse the food processor until combined.

Season the skirt steak directly with salt and black pepper on both sides for maximum flavor.

Place the skirt steak in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over it, including the lemon zest.

Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the steak.

If not marinating for a long time, use a kitchen mallet to tenderize the steak by applying pressure to break some connective tissue.

Preheat the grill to 400-450°F.

Grill the steak for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.

Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness, aiming for 125-130°F for medium-rare.

Remove the steak from the grill and garnish with parsley before serving.

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