Simple Soy-Ginger Lime Marinade for Beef
Big flavor, minimal effort—this quick marinade turns skirt steak into something seriously crave-worthy.
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📝 Description
When you're short on time but craving bold flavor, this marinade delivers. Just four ingredients—soy sauce, lime juice, and fresh ginger—infuse skirt steak with bright acidity, deep umami, and a touch of heat. It’s equally great for a fast 10-minute soak or an overnight flavor bomb.
🍽️ Servings: 4
⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
🔥 Marinating Time: 10 minutes to overnight
📅 Total Time: 15 minutes (active)
🥄 Ingredients
1 (2-lb) skirt steak (or your favorite cut of beef - I use skirt for parties and hanger for every day cooking)
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup + 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
Pro Tip: Grate the ginger on a microplane for maximum flavor and ease.
👩🍳 Directions
Make the Marinade:
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, and grated ginger.Marinate the Steak:
Place the steak in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the steak and turn to coat evenly.Let It Rest:
Let the steak sit in the marinade at room temperature for at least 10 minutes—or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.Cook As Desired:
Remove the steak from the marinade and pat dry before grilling, searing, or broiling to your preferred doneness. I recommend using a cast iron skillet so you don’t lose the juiciness from the marinade.Rest and Slice:
Let steak rest for 5 minutes after cooking. Slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.
🌿 Serving Suggestions
Serve with rice, grilled vegetables, or a simple cucumber salad
Pair with a crisp beer, lime-forward cocktail, or iced green tea
💡 Notes & Hacks
Quick Hack: If you don’t have fresh ginger, use 1 tsp ground ginger in a pinch
Make-Ahead Tip: Mix marinade in advance and refrigerate up to 3 days
Mistake Fix: Steak too salty? Serve with lime wedges or unsalted sides
User Tip: Also works great on flank steak or tofu!
📷 Photo
Visualize thinly sliced grilled skirt steak, juicy and charred, drizzled with a bit of marinade and served with lime wedges.
📓 Additional Notes
Marinade Yield: Enough for 1–2 lbs of protein
Storage: Discard used marinade or boil to reuse as sauce
Freezer Friendly: Yes—marinate, then freeze raw steak for later use
📬 Flavor in Minutes
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