Sesame Flank Steaks with Grilled Green Onions
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
Description:
Grilled flank steak marinated in a delightful Asian-inspired concoction! A recipe straight from the heart of Minneapolis, shared by a dear friend who knew it would be a hit. The prep time doesn’t include the 6-hour or overnight marinating period, so plan ahead for those rich flavors to develop.
Recipe Category:
Asian
Keywords:
Spring, Summer, Less than 60 Minutes, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Flank steaks |
| 6 | Green onions |
| 1/2 | Cup soy sauce |
| 1/2 | Cup rice vinegar |
| Variable | Kosher salt |
| 2 | Tablespoons sesame seeds |
| 5 | Tablespoons sesame oil |
Marinade:
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 6 tablespoons sesame oil
For Serving:
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions:
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Marinating the Steaks:
- Place the flank steaks in a shallow nonreactive dish, ensuring they fit comfortably in a single layer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, and 6 tablespoons of sesame oil.
- Pour the marinade over the steaks, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight, turning the steaks several times to ensure even marination.
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Preparing the Green Onions:
- Cut off the root ends and leave about 4 inches of the green stems of the green onions.
- Place the green onions in a shallow dish and brush them all over with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sesame oil. Set them aside.
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Grilling:
- Preheat your grill and lightly oil the grill rack. Ensure the rack is about 5 inches away from the heat source.
- Remove the marinated steaks from the refrigerator and lightly pat them dry with paper towels.
- Place the steaks on the grill and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side for a medium-rare doneness.
- Once done, transfer the steaks to a platter and loosely cover them with aluminum foil to keep them warm.
- Grill the green onions, turning them occasionally until they develop a slight char, which takes about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Final Touches:
- To serve, slice the cooked meat diagonally across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices for maximum tenderness.
- Arrange the sliced meat and grilled green onions on a serving platter.
- Season with salt to taste and sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
- Optional: Toast the sesame seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat until golden brown, stirring occasionally, for about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow them to cool.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 587.8
- Fat Content: 39.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 10.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 154.2mg
- Sodium Content: 1470mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 5.3g
- Fiber Content: 1.8g
- Sugar Content: 1.4g
- Protein Content: 52.2g
This Sesame Flank Steaks with Grilled Green Onions recipe is a vibrant blend of flavors that captures the essence of Asian cuisine. It’s perfect for spring and summer gatherings, offering a quick and easy dish that’s bound to impress your guests. Enjoy the tender, juicy steaks paired with the smoky char of the grilled green onions, all elevated by the nutty richness of sesame seeds. It’s a culinary adventure worth savoring!
