Citrus Marinated Ribeye Steaks Recipe

Name: Citrus Marinated Ribeye Steaks
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil; 1 orange (zest and juice); 1 lemon (zest and juice); 2 cloves garlic (crushed); 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 24 ounces ribeye steaks ((2 12-ounce steaks))

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Add some excitement to your next summer cookout with my Citrus Marinated Ribeye Steaks. The delicious flavors of olive oil, orange, lemon, rosemary, and garlic result in an over-the-top flavorful steak that’s sure to impress friends and family.

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I’ve always enjoyed good beef. Maybe it’s because my daddy had cows on the farm and that meant beef in our freezer when I was growing up. I just know it’s my protein of choice. Give me a ribeye straight off the grill paired with a fresh side salad and potato wedges and I’m a happy camper!

We’ve tried many different ways of cooking steaks over the years and have settled on a dry rub mixture that we typically use. But every once in a while, I like something a little different like this recipe for Citrus Marinated Ribeye with lots of bright, citrusy Mediterranean flavors.

This marinade infuses the flavors of good olive oil, fresh lemon juice, orange juice, rosemary, and garlic into the steak which is then grilled to perfection. It’s truly delicious!

💗 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s a great steak marinade for prepping ahead when cooking outdoors.
The flavors of citrus, rosemary, and garlic are perfect for beef.
It tastes like summer!

🥘 About the Ingredients

Ingredients needed for citrus marinated ribeye steaks.

Steaks – Our favorite cut for grilling steaks is always ribeye. It has the perfect fat-to-meat ratio for me and the best flavor. However, this recipe will work just as well with other cuts of steak such as New York strips, T-bones, flank steak, or flat iron steaks.
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Olive Oil – Use a good, flavorful brand.
Fresh Garlic – You’ll need to peel and crush the cloves.
Fresh Rosemary – For the best flavor use fresh.
Lemon and Orange – You’ll need both the juice and zest from each.

TIP: It’s easiest to zest the fruit first and then squeeze it to get the juice.

You’ll find detailed measurements for all ingredients in the printable version of the recipe at the bottom of this post.

🔪 How to Make Citrus Marinated Ribeye

Marinade mixture in a plastic bag. — **STEP 1.**

STEP 1. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a resealable plastic bag.

STEP 2. Add the steaks, turning to coat well.

STEP 3. Marinate the steaks in the refrigerator for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, turning frequently.

TIP: Don’t leave your steaks in the marinade too long or the citrus juices will start to cook them which can result in a mushy texture. Not good.

Steaks and vegetable skewers cooking on a grill. — **STEP 4.**

STEP 4. Remove the steaks from the marinade, pat them dry and cook on a charcoal or gas grill to your desired degree of doneness.

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Marinade cooking in a saucepan. — **STEP 5.**

Drizzling marinade over steaks. — **STEP 5.**

STEP 5. While the steaks cook, pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and keep warm.

STEP 6. Allow the steaks to rest for 10 minutes after removing them from the grill. Drizzle the finished steaks with some of the warm marinade before serving.

A cooked steak on a plate with a skewer of veggies.

⏲ Steak Cooking Times and Temperatures

For best results, always use a meat thermometer to check the temperature at the center of the steak. Insert the thermometer through the side making sure that the tip does not touch a bone.
Remove the steak when the internal temperature is 5 degrees below desired.
Allow to rest 10 minutes before serving.

Rare	Cool Red Center	125°F (52°C)
Medium Rare	Warm Red Center	135°F (57°C)
Medium	Warm Pink Center	145°F (63°C)
Medium Well	Slightly Pink Center	150°F (66°C)
Well Done	Little or no Pink	160°F (71°C)

🍚 Storage

Any leftovers may be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat and serve as-is or make an extravagant salad with blue cheese dressing!

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❓ Questions About Citrus Marinated Ribeyes

Can I marinate the steaks overnight?

No! Citrus-based marinades are too high in acid for long marinating times. You should marinate the steaks for 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes and absolutely no longer than two hours. Any longer in the marinade will start to break down the fibers in the meat turning it to a mushy texture.

Do I pat dry the steaks after marinating them?

Yes! Remove the steaks from the marinade and dry them with paper towels before putting them on the grill. Dry steaks will get a nice sear, wet steaks will create steam. You want a sear and grill marks!

Do I need to refrigerate the steaks while they’re marinating?

You should refrigerate any meat that is marinating. Leaving the food at room temperature can cause bacteria to grow resulting in some food-borne illnesses. It’s always best to refrigerate.

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