Fajita Marinade
Get the most flavor out of your flank or skirt steak with this quick and easy Steak Fajita Marinade Recipe! Made easy with fresh lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, and onions.
Servings: 6
Calories: 65kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed lime juice about 6-8 limes
- 2 cups roughly chopped cilantro leaves and stems (about 1 bunch of cilantro)
- 2 jalapeños roughly chopped (seeds intact)
- ½ white onion roughly chopped
- 5 large cloves of garlic roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- ¼ cup canola or avocado oil + 3 tablespoons, separated
- 2 pounds skirt steak or flank steak
Instructions
- Add the lime juice, cilantro, jalapeños, white onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin, as well as a ¼ cup of water to a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Slowly drizzle in a ¼ cup of oil, whisking with the tines of a fork to combine.
- Place the skirt steak in a gallon-sized ziptop bag, pour over the marinade, and seal tightly. Refrigerate for at least 1-4 hours, but no more than 8 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1169mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 438IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg