Ingredients
For the Pork Chops:
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 (1-inch) pieces ginger root, grated
3 striploin (New York strip) steaks, about 4 ½ lbs total
9 medium zucchini squash
Black pepper, to taste
Crushed red pepper, to taste
Salt, to taste
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
Optional garnish: sliced green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions:
1. Marinate the Steak:
- In a small bowl, mix minced garlic, grated ginger, a pinch of salt, and a dash of black pepper.
- Rub the mixture over the striploin steaks, coating them evenly. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
2. Prepare the Zucchini Noodles:
- Using a spiralizer or a julienne peeler, create noodles from the zucchini squash.
- Place the zucchini noodles in a colander and sprinkle them with a little salt. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Then, rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Cook the Steak:
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated striploin steaks for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust the cooking time according to your preferred doneness.
- Once cooked, remove the steaks from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.
4. Cook the Zucchini Noodles:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the toasted sesame oil to the skillet.
- Add the zucchini noodles and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are just tender but still crisp. Be careful not to overcook them.
- Season the zucchini noodles with salt and additional black pepper to taste.
5. Serve:
- Divide the zucchini noodles among plates.
- Slice the cooked striploin steaks and arrange them on top of the noodles.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy and flavorful meal!
