Ingredients

  • 14 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 14 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
  • 2 (8 ounce) rib eye steaks
  • kosher salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 3 carrots, peeled
  • 12 cup mint leaf
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 13 cup chopped peanuts

Method

  • Combine marinade ingredients.
  • Pour 2 tablespoons of marinade over steaks, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Let marinate 30 minutes.
  • Heat a plain (not non-stick) skillet until very hot.
  • Place steaks in dry skillet (if using a cut with less marbling, you may need a little oil); it will smoke, so have a fan going and/or a window open.
  • Cook 5-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until medium-rare.
  • Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Cut lettuce crosswise into 1" ribbons.
  • Cut carrots into thin ribbons with a vegetable peeler.
  • Toss lettuce, carrots, mint, bean sprouts and reserved dressing in a bowl.
  • Slice steak thinly across the grain and lay slices on top of salad.
  • Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.