Description
Quick and flavorful garlic butter steak bites cooked to perfection with zucchini, perfect for a fast meal that impresses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak, sirloin, ribeye, or New York strip, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into half moons
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the steak bites dry with paper towels. Season them with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add steak bites to the hot skillet in a single layer. Sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned.
- Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
- Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender crisp.
- Return the steak bites to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat with the garlic butter.
- Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the steak is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes or smoked paprika. Keep an eye on the garlic to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: steak, garlic butter, quick dinner, easy recipe, zucchini