Asian Steak Marinade

Asian Steak Marinade

We love our steak fajitas marinade but I couldn't stop thinking about putting an Asian twist on it, and thus, Asian steak marinade was born!

Ingredients

  • Skirt or Flank Steak
  • 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 2 Teaspoons Smoked Paprika
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1/4 Cup Grapefruit Juice

    or pineapple juice

  • 1/4 Cup Rice Vinegar
  • 1/2 Cup Pineapple Juice
  • 1 Cup Soy Sauce

    low sodium

  • 4 Cloves Garlic

    minced

  • 2 Tablespoons Ginger

    fresh, grated

  • 2 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 Pinch Crushed Red Chili Flakes
  • 3 Scallions

    minced

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the seasonings in a bowl with the juice and rub all over the steak. Allow to sit, covered in the fridge for 24 hours or you can even freeze it like that.

  2. 2

    Using a garlic press, press the garlic and ginger through so that they are very fine. This opens the two up giving you far more flavor than slicing or mincing.

  3. 3

    Add remaining marinade to a sauce pan and bring to a boil for 3 minutes or until you have reduced to a thick sauce, stirring often so it doesn’t burn.

Asian Steak Marinade

Asian Steak Marinade

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About this Recipe

Ready to transform an ordinary steak into an extraordinary culinary experience? This Asian steak marinade takes a beloved fajita-style flavor profile and infuses it with vibrant, savory Asian notes that will have your taste buds singing.

What makes this marinade a game-changer is its unique blend of sweet, savory, and tangy elements. Drawing inspiration from a classic fajitas marinade, we've introduced bright citrus, rich soy sauce, fresh ginger, and brown sugar to create a truly irresistible flavor bomb for your skirt or flank steak.

Prepare for a tender, juicy steak bursting with a complex flavor profile. You'll taste the deep umami of soy sauce balanced beautifully by the sweetness of pineapple juice and brown sugar, brightened by rice vinegar and fresh ginger. A subtle warmth from chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne peeks through, creating a truly memorable bite. This marinade promises a steak that’s anything but boring, ready to be the star of your next meal.

While designed for skirt or flank steak, this versatile marinade also works wonderfully with other cuts suitable for grilling or pan-searing. Feel free to adjust the level of crushed red chili flakes for more heat, or swap between grapefruit juice and pineapple juice based on what you have on hand or prefer for a slightly different citrus note. You can also vary the amount of light brown sugar to suit your preference for sweetness.

This flavorful marinade is perfect for elevating weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next grill-out. Serve your marinated steak with a side of steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.

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