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Lemongrass Beef Skewers

Lemongrass Beef Skewers – amazing and juicy beef skewers grilled to perfection. A must-have for summer!

Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 22 skewers
Calories: 73 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese

Ingredients

Marinade:
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh lemongrass white part only
  • 1/4 cup minced shallot
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic 
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Garnish:
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanut crushed
  • 1/4 cup slightly sautéed scallion

Instructions

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  1. Slice the steak into small, thin pieces, approximately 3/4" (2 cm) square and 1/4" (5 mm) thick.
  2. Combine all the ingredients for the marinade. Add the marinade to the meat and mix well. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Thread the meat onto the skewers.
  4. Preheat the grill. Grill the meat for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired tenderness.
  5. Garnish the lemongrass beef skewers with crushed peanuts and sautéed scallions before serving.

Notes

  • To make the sautéed scallion, heat up a non-stick pan with 2 teaspoons cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add in the 1/4 chopped scallions. Add salt to taste. Slightly sautéed for 1 minute.

Nutrition Information

Serving 22skewers Calories 73kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 2g (3%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 273mg (11%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 22skewers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 73

% Daily Value*

Serving 22skewers
Calories 73kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 2g 3%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 273mg 11%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.