Sliced grilled steak topped with green onions and jalapeño slices, served with lime wedges on a white oval plate, next to a fork on a striped napkin.

Thai Steak Marinade

Serves 4
Total Time 4 hours, 18 minutes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Inactive Time 4 hours
Cook Time 8 minutes

About

If you’re looking to take your steak to the next level, this Thai Steak Marinade is the way to do it. Packed with bold flavors from Kikkoman® Fish Sauce, Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce, red curry paste, and fresh lime juice, this marinade gives your steak the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet. Whether you’re using flank steak, skirt steak, or hanger steak, this easy mix creates a juicy, flavorful bite every time. Letting the steak marinate for a few hours ensures that every bite is infused with deep, rich Thai-inspired flavors. Once it hits the grill, you get a beautiful char on the outside while keeping the inside tender and juicy. Serve it thinly sliced with fresh Thai chiles or green onions for a pop of heat and freshness. Whether you’re grilling outdoors or using a cast-iron pan, this marinade is an easy way to bring bold flavors to your next meal. Tips and Tricks
  • For the best results, marinate your steak for at least 4 hours. For even deeper flavor, leave overnight.
  • Let the steak rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
  • If you like heat, add extra Thai chiles or a drizzle of Thai chili fish sauce for an extra kick.
  • This steak marinade works great for grilling, but you can also pan-sear it for an easy stovetop option.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 tablespoon Kikkoman® Fish Sauce
2 tablespoons Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 pound hanger steak, skirt steak, or flank steak

For Serving
Thinly sliced jalapenos, Thai chiles, or green onion

Directions

  1. Stir together curry paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar in a small bowl until well mixed. Add steak to a shallow dish and cover with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.  
  2. Drain and discard marinade. Preheat an outdoor grill or a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat and grease well with cooking oil. Place steak on grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.  
  3. Rest steak for 5 minutes. Slice and serve topped with jalapenos, Thai chiles, or green onion. 
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