5 from 51 votes
Grilled Skirt Steak with Watermelon Salsa
Grilled Skirt Steak with Watermelon Salsa pairs seasoning of cumin, salt, and pepper with quick grilling to create a juicy, flavorful steak served alongside a fresh, bright salsa of watermelon, jalapeno, lime juice, and cilantro. The contrast of smoky grilled meat and sweet, spicy fruit salsa offers a refreshing balance well suited to warm-weather meals or barbecues.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
144 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 skirt steak room temp
- 1 cup watermelon diced into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper seeds removed and diced
- ½ lime juiced
- 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Season skirt steak on both sides with cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Place on grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- In the meantime, make the salsa. Toss the watermelon, jalapenos and cilantro with a squeeze of lime. Add salt to taste.
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Notes
- This grilled skirt steak with watermelon salsa is low in Weight Watchers SmartPoints (3 points), suitable for tracking calorie-conscious diets.
Nutrition Information
Calories
144kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
638mg
(27%)
Potassium
309mg
(7%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
270IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
7.5mg
(8%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 638mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 270IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7.5mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.