Low Fat Beef Tataki
Elevate your appetizer game with this light yet flavorful **Low Fat Beef Tataki**, a healthier twist on the classic Japanese favorite. Featuring perfectly seared beef tenderloin, thinly sliced for a melt-in-your-mouth texture, this dish is accompanied by a zesty homemade tataki sauce crafted from soy sauce, rice vinegar, lemon juice, ginger, and garlic. Garnished with fresh scallions and nutty sesame seeds, every bite delivers a harmonious balance of savory, tangy, and umami flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick 5-minute cook time, this elegant dish is perfect for entertaining or as a sophisticated low-calorie indulgence. Serve it up as a fresh, protein-packed starter that’s as lean as it is delicious! Perfect for fans of Japanese cuisine and healthy eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g Beef Tenderloin
- 60 ml Soy Sauce
- 30 ml Rice Vinegar
- 15 ml Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 Scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
1. Pat the beef tenderloin dry with paper towels and season it with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
3. Sear the beef tenderloin on all sides for about 1 minute each side, until browned but still rare in the center.
4. Remove the beef from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for at least 5 minutes.
5. While the beef rests, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, lemon juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small bowl to make the tataki sauce.
6. Once the beef has rested, slice it thinly against the grain.
7. Arrange the thin slices of beef on a serving platter.
8. Drizzle the tataki sauce over the beef slices.
9. Garnish with thinly sliced scallions and sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.
10. Serve immediately while fresh and enjoy the light, citrusy flavors of your low-fat beef tataki.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
827 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.3 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 276 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 4625 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 100.2 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1579 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
