Citrus-Marinated Grilled Carne Asada Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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Juicy beef skewers marinated in a fresh citrus and garlic blend, grilled to smoky perfection for a vibrant Cinco de Mayo feast. This Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced flank steak
1/4 cup, fresh orange juice
1/4 cup, fresh lime juice
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers
1/4 cup, chopped for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak to the marinade, turning to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated steak strips onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, folding if necessary.
Step 4: Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until edges are slightly charred and the steak is cooked to medium rare.
Step 5: Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.