Steak Lettuce Cups Recipe

Steak lettuce cups

Having guests round needn’t mean compromising on nutrition. This canapé recipe is full of flavour and good for you. - by Barbara Northwood

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These steak lettuce cups canapés are high in protein, using lean fillet steak, make a welcome change from typical carb-heavy party nibbles.

Ingredients

200g fillet steak, excess fat trimmed

4 Baby Gem lettuces

1/2 tbsp cold pressed rapeseed oil

For the chimichurri

1 tbsp chopped parsley

1/2 tbsp cold pressed rapeseed oil

1 small garlic clove, crushed

1 tsp red wine vinegar

pinch of dried oregano

For the chilli & lime sauce

1/4 red chilli, finely chopped

1 lime, zested and juiced

1/2 tsp fish sauce

1 tsp groundnut oil

pinch of sugar

Method

Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Coat the steak in the oil, season, then fry for 2-3 mins on each side. Set aside for 10 mins, then cut into 20 slices. Place a steak strip on each cup. To serve, top half with the chimichurri and half with the chilli & lime sauce.

Barbara Northwood

Barbara has over 38 years experience in the food industry, loves sharing advice, recipes and know-how on everything food. She’s a passionate gardener and being to grow fresh herbs, lemons and rhubarb and more, gives her great satisfaction.