Grilled Garlic-Marinated Skirt Steak with Lime
 

(aka Arrachera con Ajo y Limon a la Parrilla)

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

3 pounds skirt steak (about 3 long steaks)
3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
coarse salt to taste
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste

If necessary, trim steaks, leaving some fat. In a shallow dish rub steaks with garlic and oil. Marinate steaks, covered and chilled, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.

Prepare grill.

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, steaks may be broiled on rack of a broiler pan under a preheated broiler 3 inches from heat about 4 minutes on each side.) Transfer steaks to a cutting board and drizzle with lime juice. Let steaks stand, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes and with a sharp knife cut diagonally across grain into thin slices.


Sometimes I like to add some cilantro to the marinade.

Add to sauteed sliced bell peppers and onions or lettuce and fresh salsa on a warm tortilla. Or whatever else you like.