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May 13, 2013 By Lisa Dearen 8 Comments

Skirt Steak with Cilantro Buttermilk Marinade

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Every once in a while I like to shake things up in the kitchen, testing out a new take on an old favorite. In this case, steak. We are red meat eaters in my household, although we’ve cut back to once a week or once every other week.

Usually it’s a filet or flank steak but this recipe from Everyday Food’s Sarah Carey encouraged me to try something new: skirt steak.

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Skirt steak is a lean, flavorful cut of meat that holds its own against a bold marinade. This cilantro buttermilk marinade is easily a new household favorite, and as you can see in Sarah’s video, it comes together in a flash. Now the only question that remains is what to do with that leftover buttermilk? Maybe these gluten-free buttermilk biscuits. Hmmm…

xoxolisa

5.0 from 2 reviews
Skirt Steak with Cilantro Buttermilk Marinade
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
8 mins
Total time
18 mins
 
This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal but it's flavorful enough to impress your guests any night of the week. Serve with grilled vegetables or a chopped salad.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seed
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • 3 scallions
  • 1 pound skirt steak
  • Salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Add the buttermilk, cilantro, spices and scallions to a blender and puree until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside a ½ cup of the marinade for dipping.
  2. Place the steak into a plastic bag or sealable bowl and pour the rest of the marinade over the steak. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
  3. Heat a cast iron grill pan over high heat for 6-8 minutes, until piping hot. Remove the steak from the marinade and pat dry. Grill steak 2-4 minutes per side until medium rare.
  4. Rest the steak on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with reserved marinade.
Notes
Adapted from a recipe by Everyday Food magazine.
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  1. Lizthechef says

    May 13, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    OK, that’s it – I have been dying to try skirt steak for a couple years now and here’s my recipe –

    Reply
    • Lisa Dearen says

      May 14, 2013 at 9:49 AM

      Yay Liz! I hadn’t tried skirt steak before either. Flank steak is kind of our week-day go to. Hope you like it!

      Reply
  2. Jersey girl cooks says

    May 14, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    I have a sirloin steak in the fridge and this will be a perfect marinade. I just put buttermilk and cilantro on my grocery list. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lisa Dearen says

      May 14, 2013 at 9:49 AM

      Lisa I think you’ll love the marinade, it’s so refreshing.

      Reply
  3. Laura @ Family Spice says

    May 15, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    Okay, I’ve heard of herb marinades with vinegar, but not with buttermilk! Will have to try this during our summer bbq!

    Reply

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    May 22, 2013 at 9:00 AM

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    June 14, 2013 at 9:51 AM

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