{"id":8133,"date":"2026-03-06T08:42:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T21:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/?p=8133"},"modified":"2026-03-06T09:13:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T22:13:55","slug":"grilled-steak-with-zhoug-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/index.php\/dinner\/beef-dinner\/grilled-steak-with-zhoug-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Grilled Steak with Zhoug Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Perhaps one of the best ways to enjoy this delicious sauce that hails from Yemen is pairing it with perfectly cooked Steak. This delicious Grilled Steak with Zhoug Sauce recipe is reminiscent of the very popular Steak and Chimichurri that many of us are familiar with. The Zhoug Sauce adds a bright and vibrant zest to the richness of the Steak and is a wonderful accompaniment. In this recipe we\u2019ll show you how to easily make a delicious Zhoug Sauce at home, and pair it with a perfectly cooked piece of Steak

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Begin by making the Zhoug Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like most Steak dishes, it\u2019ll be the last thing you prepare as you want it nice and warm on the plate. Therefore, the first step in making our Grilled Steak with Zhoug Sauce is making the Sauce. Good news is this is a super-simple sauce to make. No fancy saucier-type approaches needed, just a blender and some good quality ingredients

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The vibrancy in the Sauce is due to the inclusion of fresh Parsley and Cilantro (which we use in equal portions) that are blended with Green Chili, Garlic, along with the acidity of Lemon Juice and Sherry Vinegar

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The true hero of this dish is the amazing Zhoug Sauce, a classic Yemeni Sauce<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

A pinch of Salt is also added, and good quality Olive Oil is drizzled into the Sauce as it\u2019s whizzing away in the blender to help emulsify and create that creamy viscosity which truly makes this sauce special. The Sauce will only need to be roughly blended, so once you\u2019ve added the Olive Oil into the blender along with the remaining ingredients it\u2019ll pretty much be done

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No need for a super-smooth sauce, as a traditional Zhoug Sauce has some fun textures in it, which amplifies its humble heritage. Sure, if you want to go for a smooth consistency, you can run the sauce through a sieve, but personally I think it\u2019s better without it

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Zhoug Sauce can be prepared in advance and will last for a few days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the Zhoug Sauce done you can simply pour it into a bowl or container and set it aside. If you\u2019re preparing the Sauce in advance, you can simply place it into a sealable container and pop it in the refrigerator. It\u2019ll keep for a few days and taste just as good

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It\u2019s a delicious Sauce that\u2019s very versatile, pairing just as well with vegetables or a Salad as it does with Steak. So, if you feel like it, you can double or even triple the quantities in the recipe below and make a big batch

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We love Zhoug Sauce and have written an entire article about it here<\/a>. So, if you want to learn more about this delicious Sauce then we highly recommend checking out that article

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Keep the Steak cooking simple, with a basic seasoning of Salt and Pepper. This will allow the Zhoug Sauce to really shine in this dish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Time to cook the Steak!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For our Grilled Steak with Zhoug Sauce recipe we\u2019re using Beef Tenderloin \/ Filet, but you can use any cut of Steak you like. The hero of the dish is that wonderful Sauce, so we keep the Steak preparation simple with a classic seasoning of Salt and Pepper

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Then, heat a bit of Neutral Oil in a frying pan over a relatively high heat until smoking then carefully place the Steak in there. Cook for 3 \u2013 4 minutes on each side (so 6 \u2013 8 minutes in total), depending on how thick the Steak is

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For a sure-fire way to tell when the Steak is cooked perfectly, we recommend using a meat thermometer. For medium rare you want to aim for an internal temperature of around 115F. At this stage you can remove the Steak from the pan and set it aside to rest

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Resting is critical when cooking Steak, as it allows the juices to redistribute inside the Steak and generally just produces a much more tender, tastier Steak. The resting process will also continue to cook the Steak, as you\u2019ll find the internal temperature will probably increase by 5 \u2013 10 degrees. This is why we take the Steak off at 115F, so it\u2019ll rest up to medium rare, around 125F

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The Grilled Steak with Zhoug Sauce looks so beautiful on the plate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

While the Steak is resting, prepare a simple Side Salad and then serve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For our dish we\u2019re making a very simple Arugula Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumber which works perfectly with the Sauce. Add a touch of Lemon Juice and Olive Oil to the Salad and then add a decent spoonful of the Zhoug Sauce

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The Zhoug Sauce will coat the Salad beautifully, allowing that fresh vibrancy to bring the Salad to life! Once your Salad is done it\u2019s simply a matter of slicing up the Steak and serving it on a plate. Spoon over a more-than-generous amount of Zhoug Sauce over each Steak and serve the remaining Sauce in a bowl on the side and enjoy

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