Recipe

March 31, 2026

Asian Marinated Skirt Steak

Recipe: Maxine Sharf

“Sprinkle on some scallions at the end for a fresh finish. My husband Doug and I love steak, but we don’t have it often, so making this dish always feels like a treat.” — Maxine Sharf

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. skirt steak
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or other neutral oil, such as grapeseed
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced at angle, for serving
  • Toasted sesame seeds (optional), for sprinkling

Directions

Yield: Serves 4

Make Steak

  1. In large bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and pepper.
  2. Cut steak into large pieces that will fit in skillet. Add steak to marinade and toss to coat evenly. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes or in refrigerator for up to 60 minutes (bring steak to room temperature before cooking).
  3. Heat large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over high heat until smoking, 3 to 5 minutes. Add avocado oil and tilt pan to evenly coat.
  4. Working with one piece at a time, lift skirt steak from bowl, allowing excess marinade to drip back into bowl, and add it to skillet, making sure not to overcrowd (you may need to cook it in two batches). Cook until browned and cooked through (130°F on an instant-read thermometer for medium-rare), 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer skirt steak to cutting board, cover with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
  5. To serve, slice steak against grain and transfer to serving plate. Drizzle any accumulated juices over steak and garnish with scallion and sesame seeds, if desired. Enjoy!
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“Maxi’s Kitchen” Copyright ©2026 by Maxine Sharf. Photographs copyright ©2026 by Amy Neunesinger. Published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, A division of Penguin Random House LLC