Elegant Grilled Steak With Aromatic Green Sauce
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite grilled steak dish, accompanied by a flavorful garlicky green sauce. Tender, marinated steak slices exquisitely paired with a vibrant and zesty sauce, this recipe is sure to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
For the steak marinade | |
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| 1 ½ | pounds pounds steak (Any cut of steaks will work; for this recipe, thin pieces of steaks are preferred. I usually use ribeye.) |
| ½ | teaspoon black peppercorns |
| garlic cloves, peeled | |
| 2 | tablespoons soy sauce |
| 1 ½ | tablespoons oyster sauce |
| 2 | teaspoons granulated sugar |
| 1 | tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice |
| 2 | tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
For the garlicky green sauce | |
| 4 | garlic cloves, peeled |
| 2 | chilies (green Thai bird’s eye chilies or 1 jalapeño) |
| 1 | bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped |
| 1 | small shallot, minced |
| ¼ | cup freshly squeezed lime juice |
| ½ | cup extra-virgin olive oil |
| ½ | teaspoon kosher salt |
| ½ | teaspoon granulated sugar |
Instructions
For preparing the steak and marinade | |
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| 1. | Begin by making the marinade. In a mortar and pestle, grind the black peppercorns into a fine powder. Add the garlic cloves and crush them into a smooth paste. If a mortar and pestle is not available, you can use freshly ground black pepper and a microplane to grate the garlic. Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, lime juice, and vegetable oil. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to create a well-combined marinade. |
| 2. | Next, place the steaks in a zip-top bag and add the prepared marinade. Ensure the steaks are evenly coated by moving them around in the bag. Seal the bag and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight for optimal flavor infusion. |
| 3. | When ready to grill, remove the steaks from the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature for about an hour. This step ensures even cooking on the grill. |
For making the garlicky green sauce and grilling the steak | |
| 1. | To prepare the garlicky green sauce, combine garlic cloves, chilies, cilantro, lime juice, salt, sugar, and olive oil in a food processor. Blend until a smooth sauce is formed. |
| 2. | For the steaks, grill them on high heat with the lid open to achieve distinct grill marks. Alternatively, a cast-iron grill pan can be used for stovetop cooking. Grill the steaks to your desired level of doneness, typically 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Allow the steaks to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. |
| 3. | Before serving, thinly slice the rested steaks against the grain for optimum tenderness. Arrange the slices on a serving platter and accompany them with the aromatic green sauce for a delightful dipping experience. |
Published on Aug 07, 2024 by Luminița