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Cilantro Lime Marinated Steak with Corn Salsa
Cilantro Lime Marinated Grilled Steak with Corn Salsa is just about as good as dinner can get! Sublime lime-marinated steaks with a hint of garlic and spice meet roasted corn salsa with jalapenos, cilantro, onion, and more lime for juicy, tender steak that's great alone or in a tortilla!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 532 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 steaks (about 12 ounces each) see note for suggested cuts
Marinade
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Juice of 3 limes about 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice
- ½-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 bunch cilantro leaves chopped
Corn Salsa
- 2 ears of corn husks removed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- ½ jalapeños seeds and stems removed, finely chopped
- ½ onion diced
- large handful cilantro leaves chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Combine all marinade ingredients and stir vigorously. Combine with steaks in a bowl or zip-seal bag and chill for 30 minutes.
- While steaks are marinating, begin preparing the corn salsa. Rub olive oil all over corn and season generously with salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl combine diced jalapenos, onions, and cilantro. Set aside.
- Preheat grill to medium. Grill corn for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally. Allow to cool until you can handle the corn, then slice off kernels and combine with the salsa. Add lime juice and salt to taste. Set aside until ready to serve.
- Transfer steak to preheated grill, discard excess marinade. Grill for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked to desired doneness. (140 degrees F for medium, or 150 degrees F for medium-well)
- Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing and serving with corn salsa. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Steak cuts: This marinade works well for any grilling steak - flank steak or skirt steak, sirloin, bottom round, new york strip, etc.
- Stovetop method: To make this on the stovetop, follow directions as written but cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, then turn the steaks and reduce heat to low for another 5-7 minutes until cooked to desired doneness.
- For the corn salsa: You can use canned and drained corn for the salsa. Sautee the corn in a pan for 3-5 minutes to give it a roasted flavor, or toss it in straight from the can. Make it extra spicy by adding another jalapeno.
Nutrition Information
Calories
532kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
138mg
(46%)
Sodium
711mg
(30%)
Potassium
741mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
226IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 532kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 711mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 741mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 226IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.