Steak with Cilantro, Basil, Mint and Chile Salad

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Asian

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. canola oil
  • 1 red Thai chile, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp. fish sauce
  • 1 tsp lime zest plus 2 tsp juice
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 strip steaks
  • 1/2 cup each small fresh cilantro sprigs and basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup torn fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk 2 tbsp. oil, the chile, fish sauce, lime zest and juice, and sugar. Set the dressing aside.

  2. In a cast-iron skillet, heat the remaining 1 tbsp. oil over medium-high. Season the steaks. Cook the steaks until cooked to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes. Thinly slice the steaks and transfer to a platter.

  3. Toss the cilantro, basil, mint, and onion with the dressing. Pile the salad on top of the steaks.

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