Pan-seared strip steak with smashed cucumber salad

Name: Pan-seared strip steak with smashed cucumber salad
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 1/2 English cucumber (8oz), quartered lengthwise and cut into 2-inch lengths; 1 tsp kosher salt, divided; 1 (12oz) strip steak, 1 1/2 inches thick; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1 tbsp coconut oil; 1 tbsp soy sauce, divided; 2 tsp unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil; 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled

3 steps

Cook:35min

Updated at: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 17:12:51 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories492.4 kcal (25%)

Total Fat35.1 g (50%)

Carbs5.1 g (2%)

Sugars2 g (2%)

Protein41.4 g (83%)

Sodium1473.8 mg (74%)

Fiber1 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

0.5English cucumber

quartered lengthwise and cut into 2-inch lengths

¼ tsppepper

1 Tbspcoconut oil

1 Tbspsoy sauce

divided

2 tspunseasoned rice vinegar

1 tsptoasted sesame seeds

1garlic clove

small, minced

¼ tspred pepper flakes

2 Tbspfresh basil

chopped

4 Tbspunsalted butter

melted and cooled

Instructions

Step 1

Combine cucumber and 1/2 tsp salt in 1 gallon zipper lock bag, seal bag, and turn to distribute salt. Using rolling pin or small skillet, gently smash cucumber pieces in bag; set aside

Step 2

Pat steak dry with paper towels and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp salt and pepper. Heat coconut oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brown steak on first side, about 4 minutes. Flip steak and continue to cook until meat registers 120 to 125 degrees (for medium-rare), 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer steak to cutting board, tent with aluminum foil, and let rest while finishing salad.

Step 3

Drain cucumber. Whisk 1 tsp soy sauce, vinegar, sesame seeds, garlic, and pepper flakes together in large bowl. Add cucumber and basil and toss to combine. Combine melted butter and remaining 2 tsp soy sauce in separate bowl. Slice steak 1/2 inch thick and drizzle with soy sauce-butter mixture. Serve with cucumber salad.