Description
Grilled Lime Flat Iron Steak is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into something extraordinary. Marinated in a zesty blend of fresh lime juice, ginger, and soy sauce, this steak is not only easy to prepare but also impressively tender and juicy. Perfect for family meals or entertaining guests, this recipe guarantees a delicious dining experience that will leave everyone craving more. Serve it alongside salads, grains, or roasted vegetables to create a well-rounded meal that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1.5 pounds flat iron steak
- Vegetable oil for grilling
- Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl or Ziplock bag, combine lime juice, soy sauce, green onions, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Lightly score both sides of the flat iron steak in a cross-hatch pattern to enhance marinade absorption.
- Add the scored steak to the marinade, seal the bag while removing air, and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the steak for about 6-8 minutes per side until reaching desired doneness (medium rare recommended).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain for optimal tenderness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 313
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg