Steak Fajita Marinade
This Steak Fajita Marinade is made with olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic and flavorful herbs and spices that result in tender and juicy fajitas!
Servings: 8
Calories: 72kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (juice of 1 lime)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large resealable plastic bag (or a large mixing bowl), add all the ingredients and toss to combine.
- Add the steak (I usually use flank steak or skirt steak) and toss with marinade to coat.
- Seal bag or cover and marinate in the fridge for 2 to 8 hours.
- Remove the meat from the marinade, transfer to a clean large surface and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the steak with coarse sea salt and black pepper. Grill or cook to your desired internal temperature.
Notes
Click here to learn how to cook steak fajitas as well as my favorite fajita veggies!
This marinade is best when used with 1 or 2 pounds of protein. If you're making more than 2 pounds, double the marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Steak Fajita Marinade
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 72
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 16mg1%
Potassium 60mg2%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 0g0%
Vitamin A 200IU4%
Vitamin C 10.7mg13%
Calcium 10mg1%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10.7mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg