Cilantro Lime Beef Satay Recipe

Name: Cilantro Lime Beef Satay
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cups Soy Sauce; 1/4 cups Fresh Chopped Cilantro; 2 Tablespoons Lime Zest; 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice (the Juice Of One Medium Sized Lime); 4 teaspoons Fish Sauce; 1 teaspoon Canola Oil; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Dark Brown Sugar; 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 1 pound Beef Sirloin, Cut Into 1 Wide, 1/4 Thick, Long Slices (see Photo); 12 sticks Bamboo Skewers (soak For 30 Minutes Beforehand); 1 package Naan, Pita Or Flatbread, Enough For 4 wraps; 1 whole Tomato, Diced; 2 cups Arugula; 1/2 cups Low-fat Sour Cream Or Greek Yogurt; 1/4 cups Minced Cilantro; 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice (or The Juice Of One Medium Sized Lime)

Servings: persons

⅓ cups Soy Sauce
1/4 cups Fresh Chopped Cilantro
2 Tablespoons Lime Zest
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice (the Juice Of One Medium Sized Lime)
4 teaspoons Fish Sauce
1 teaspoon Canola Oil
1- 1/2 teaspoon Dark Brown Sugar
3 cloves Garlic, Chopped
1 pound Beef Sirloin, Cut Into 1 Wide, 1/4 Thick, Long Slices (see Photo)
12 sticks Bamboo Skewers (soak For 30 Minutes Beforehand)
1 package Naan, Pita Or Flatbread, Enough For 4 wraps
1 whole Tomato, Diced
2 cups Arugula
1/2 cups Low-fat Sour Cream Or Greek Yogurt
1/4 cups Minced Cilantro
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice (or The Juice Of One Medium Sized Lime)

1
Puree all marinade ingredients (soy sauce, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, fish sauce, oil, sugar and garlic) with a hand mixer or food processor until it forms a paste.
2
Combine marinade and beef in a non-reactive container and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
3
Thread the beef strips onto the pre-soaked bamboo skewers.
4
For the dipping sauce, combine all ingredients (sour cream, cilantro and lime juice) and refrigerate until ready to serve).
5
Preheat a charcoal grill to medium high heat, about 350-400 degrees F. Grill the skewers for 3 minutes on each side or until char marks form.
6
These are thin slices of meat so they dont need much time on the grill.
7
Grill the Naan or Pita bread for 30 seconds on each side to warm them.
8
Serve the skewers placed inside the Naan or flat bread.
9
Remove the skewers and add the cilantro/lime dipping sauce, arugula and diced tomatoes.
10
Enjoy your Asian inspired taco!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cups Soy Sauce, 1/4 cups Fresh Chopped Cilantro, 2 Tablespoons Lime Zest, 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice (the Juice Of One Medium Sized Lime), and more.

Yes, Cilantro Lime Beef Satay falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cilantro Lime Beef Satay

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