Asian Marinated Skirt Steak Recipe

Asian marinated skirt steak on white rice and side of tomatoes.

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Asian Marinated Skirt Steak Recipe

You’ve just stumbled upon my secret tamarind steak marinade that produces SO much flavor, while keeping the skirt steak incredibly juicy and irresistibly delicious! This low-effort Asian Marinated Skirt Steak recipe comes together with only 6 ingredients!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Marinating Time (Inactive)2

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Asian Fusion

Servings: servings

Calories: 409kcal

Author: Mikha S.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons tamarind paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds skirt or flap steak*

Instructions

In a container or ziplock, combine tamarind paste, soy sauce, oyster sauce, & brown sugar, & black pepper until sugar has dissolved.
Add steak and massage into steak until evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap or seal Ziplock & push out as much air as possible, then marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Once hot, add about 2 tablespoons of oil then add steak to sear for about 3-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until your preferred doneness. Keep a close eye & adjust heat if needed to prevent the sugars from burning. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of your steak & your preferred doneness.
Remove from pan, allow steak to rest for 10 minutes, then thinly slice WITH the grain into about 4-inches wide, then turn the steak to slice AGAINST the grain at about 45° angle to create thin tender strips. Enjoy with hot rice, sliced cucumbers, and/or salad!

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Notes

Tamarind Paste: For this recipe, I'm using homemade Tamarind Paste made with Thai seedless tamarind concentrate mixed & strained with hot water, which can be made ahead of time (full steps & tamarind recipe here). When shopping, keep in mind that Thai tamarind paste/concentrate is NOT the same as Indian tamarind paste/concentrate.
Steak: Skirt steak is one of the more affordable & accessible beef cuts, however, hanger steak, flap steak (bavette), or flat iron steak would work too.

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