I am going to start this by asking you to make this!!! Demanding is a little harsh but damn this is amazing even cold the next day! Just saying as a Mom that if my kids wanted to make this for me next weekend for Mothers day it would be a good day!!!!

A couple of weekends ago  it was finally gorgeous out – a little chilly and windy but at least the sun was shining and it wasn’t snowing! Though I still have some snow on the ground in certain areas around the house; It was definitely time to start bringing out the patio furniture and starting up the grill. That was after we removed a mouse nest that was in the grill; disgusting;  so I vacuumed, washed and burned off any mice remnants YUCK! 700’F for 10 minutes ought to do the trick.

Let’s just say that I was happy no one was taping me, I lifted the cover, my dog freaked out and chased, I screamed and my daughter laughed it was quite the ordeal. One of the stupid little rodents wanted back in while I was out there cooking. I told him to get out of here or I was letting the dog back out. My dog has a little cat in him in that he has caught mice before but no thank you!

While my daughter and I brought all the furniture out on Sunday my guys went to Killington, VT skiing. Apparently they are not done with winter but we certainly are. Earlier in the day I cooked up some eggs and decided to make some potato salad. I had a skirt steak I needed to cook up so dinner was already planned while enjoying my morning tea. I got my skirt steak out onto the counter and went to my computer; before I opened it I actually thought that was ridiculous; why do I need to look up a marinade recipe, I know what I have on hand and what flavors we like. As long as I had the 3 components (acid, oil, spices) needed to marinate my steak I can add whatever other flavors we like.

My marinade consisted of lemon (acid), olive oil (oil), soy sauce, garlic, shallots, salt and pepper (spices).  I marinated it around 4-5 hours and WOW was it awesome. I unfortunately didn’t take any pictures to share so I made it again during the following week – you’re welcome 🙂

Flank or Skirt Steak
soy sauce
olive oil
shallots – sliced thin
garlic – miced
lemon – sliced
Kosher salt
fresh cracked black pepper

flatten out the steak and score; make a few this slices; against the grain. In a ziploc bag add the rest of the ingredients.  Really no need to measure but for my friends who “need” measurements I will guesstimate.  1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 large or 2-3 small shallots, 2 cloves of garlic, 3-4 slices of lemon, tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper.  Marinate 4-8 hours.

Best if cooked on a grill – I used my propane grill and cooked on each side for about 5-6 minutes for medium rare – please do not over cook – you won’t enjoy it! Let it rest for 10 minutes or longer if you can wait.  Slice against the grain and enjoy!