Description
Juicy, flavorful flank steak marinated in a zesty soy-lime garlic blend, then seared to perfection and finished with a rich, savory-sweet sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds Flank Steak
- ½ cup Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, brown sugar, honey, black pepper, cilantro, and red pepper flakes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Place the flank steak in a zip-top bag or shallow dish, pour in the marinade, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Assemble the Dish: Remove steak from the marinade, letting excess drip off.
- Cook to Perfection: Sear the steak for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time for desired doneness.
- Finishing Touches: Let the steak rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Serve and Enjoy: Drizzle with reserved sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Always slice flank steak against the grain for tenderness.
- Pat the steak dry before cooking for a perfect sear.
- Reserve some marinade and simmer into a sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 2+ hours marinating)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared / Grilled
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg