Description
Succulent Asian garlic steak skewers blend savory marinated beef with intense garlic notes. Grilled to perfection, these skewers deliver bold Korean-inspired flavors you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 3 tbsps brown sugar
- 2 tbsps sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsps chopped green onions
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes in a spacious bowl until ingredients harmonize into a glossy, aromatic blend.
- Meat Infusion: Submerge steak cubes completely in marinade, ensuring thorough coating. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to deeply penetrate and tenderize the meat.
- Skewer Assembly: Thread marinated steak pieces onto skewers, maintaining slight intervals between cubes to facilitate even cooking and optimal caramelization.
- Cooking Technique: Choose between grilling or broiling method. For grilling, heat outdoor grill to medium-high and cook skewers 2-3 minutes per side, creating beautiful char marks. For indoor preparation, position skewers under preheated broiler, cooking 4-5 minutes per side while monitoring closely to prevent burning.
- Finishing Touch: Transfer cooked skewers to serving platter and immediately sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions to enhance flavor profile and visual presentation.
- Meal Composition: Serve alongside steamed jasmine rice, quick pickled vegetables, or crisp mixed green salad to complete the culinary experience.
Notes
- Marinate Strategically: Allow steak to soak in marinade for at least 30 minutes, but avoid exceeding 2 hours to prevent protein breakdown and maintain meat’s tender texture.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Ensure grill or broiler is medium-high for perfect caramelization without burning, creating beautiful exterior char while keeping interior juicy.
- Space Skewers Wisely: Leave small gaps between meat cubes during threading to promote even heat circulation and achieve consistent cooking results.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap soy sauce with tamari for gluten-free version, use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar for refined sugar-free option, and select lean cut of steak for lower-fat preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg