Hoisin Steak & Cucumber Salad

In the Summer it's sometimes hard to plan ahead. We are so busy with outside activities that I forget about planning dinner until I get the dreaded text from my kids..."What's for dinner Mom?" Soon I am in scramble mode. Thankfully the supermarket is less than 1 mile if I need something quick. Last night was one of those nights. An email came across with this recipe, looked good, no marinating  ahead etc. With a few changes here was last night's dinner. Original recipe cooking light.

Hoisin Steak & Cucumber Salad

Recipe:

1 lb flank steak

Heat grill pan ( I use a cast iron pan) on the grill to smoking hot. About 10 min. ( time to make the marinade & cucumber salad)

3 T hoisin sauce
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
1/2 tsp grated orange peel
Juice from half of the orange
Mix sauce ingredients & brush one side of steak.

Cucumber Salad

1 English cucumber sliced very thin.
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup matchstick carrots
1/4 c thinly sliced red pepper
1T sugar
drizzle of honey
2T lime juice
juice from 1/2 the orange from the steak marinade
dash of sriracha
salt/ pepper to taste
1/4 cup ( guess) chopped cilantro

Mix sugar, honey, lime juice,  dash of srirachi sauce, salt & pepper pour over cucumber, onion, carrots, red pepper, & cilantro.

When grill pan is hot, place the steak sauce side down 3-4 min.  Brush top with the sauce flip & cook additional 3-4 min. ( med. rare)
Remove steak from grill pan and let rest 10 min before slicing.
Always slice against the grain for a moist buttery steak.

I served mine a box of quinoa from Near East. Red pepper to be exact.

 

 

 

Make it a Great Day....Grill a summer Meal!

Enjoy!

 

xo,

Pamela