Get ready to transform your dinner routine with the ultimate fusion of Asian-inspired flavors and fresh, light ingredients! These Teriyaki Steak Lettuce Wraps are not just a meal – they're a culinary adventure that combines tender, juicy steak, sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, and crisp lettuce leaves that'll make your taste buds dance with excitement. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer that'll have your guests begging for the recipe, these wraps are about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 head of butter lettuce
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Remove the flank steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature, which ensures more even cooking.
- In a shallow dish, pour the teriyaki sauce over the steak, ensuring it's completely coated. Let it marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature, turning once to distribute the marinade evenly.
- Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Ensure the cooking surface is hot before placing the steak.
- Remove the steak from the marinade, letting excess sauce drip off. Reserve the remaining marinade for basting.
- Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or adjust cooking time to your preferred doneness. Baste with reserved marinade during cooking.
- Remove steak from heat and let it rest on a cutting board for 5-7 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Carefully wash and separate butter lettuce leaves, patting them dry with paper towels.
- Slice the rested steak against the grain into thin, diagonal strips.
- Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter, and fill each with sliced steak.
- Top each lettuce wrap with shredded carrots and chopped green onions.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the wraps for added texture and flavor.
- Serve immediately, allowing guests to roll and wrap their own lettuce packages.
Tips
- Temperature is Key: Always let your steak come to room temperature before cooking to ensure even cooking and maximum tenderness.
- Marinade Magic: Don't rush the marinating process. Those 10 minutes allow the teriyaki sauce to penetrate the meat, creating deep, rich flavors.
- Grill Mastery: Ensure your grill or grill pan is screaming hot before adding the steak. This creates those beautiful grill marks and seals in the juices.
- Slice Against the Grain: When cutting the steak, always slice against the grain. This breaks down the muscle fibers, making each bite melt-in-your-mouth tender.
- Fresh is Best: Use the freshest butter lettuce you can find – crisp, vibrant leaves make all the difference in texture and presentation.
- Customize Your Wrap: Encourage diners to create their own perfect wrap. Some might like more carrots, others more green onions – let creativity reign!
- Sesame Seeds Trick: Toast the sesame seeds lightly in a dry pan before sprinkling for an extra nutty, aromatic flavor boost.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 75mg
