As the back-to-school hustle kicks in, The Happy Cook Charlottesville has the perfect antidote to hectic weeknight dinners. This recipe from Chef Soledad Liendo, cooking instructor at The Happy Cook, for Soy-Seared Steak with Charred Lettuce and Radish Shavings is a culinary symphony of healthy ingredients and delicious flavors—all cooked to perfection in a single pan!

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Soy-Seared Steak with Charred Lettuce and Radish Shavings

Ingredients:
1 (8-10 oz) boneless steak (rib-eye or strip)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ginger, minced
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
Juice of ½ lime
1 heart of romaine lettuce, cut lengthwise
2 radishes, thinly sliced
Balsamic glaze
1 spring of green onion, thinly sliced
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a shallow dish, mix together the garlic, soy sauce, ginger, hoisin sauce, and lime juice. Place the steak in the marinade, turning it to coat, and let it sit until ready to cook.
2. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Season the lettuce halves with salt and pepper. Place the romaine halves cut-side down in the pan and cook until browned. Turn and brown the other side, then remove from heat.
3. In the same skillet, add the steak and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness (Medium Rare: 130°–135°F, Medium: 140°–145°F, Medium Well: 150°–155°F, Well Done: 160°–165°F).
4. Slice the steak and serve with the charred lettuce and radish shavings. Drizzle with balsamic glaze over the lettuce. Sprinkle the green onion on top before serving.

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