Cilantro Lime Carne Asada
Juicy grilled steak marinated in a zesty blend of lime, orange, garlic, and fresh cilantro. This vibrant carne asada is tender, flavorful, and perfect for tacos, bowls, or serving on its own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 20-25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- Flank steak or skirt steak
- Lime juice
- Orange juice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Soy sauce
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Place steak in a dish or bag and pour marinade over it, coating well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat.
- Remove steak from marinade and let excess drip off.
- Grill for 4–6 minutes per side until desired doneness.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice thinly against the grain and serve.
Notes
- Use skirt steak for more intense flavor.
- Add jalapeños to marinade for extra heat.
- Cook in a skillet if no grill is available.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze cooked steak for up to 2 months.
- Always slice against the grain for tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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