Garlic Butter Steak and Zucchini
Juicy seared steak bites cooked in rich garlic butter with tender golden zucchini and a fresh squeeze of lemon. This easy one-pan meal is packed with flavor, ready in under 30 minutes, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large skillet or cast-iron pan
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Tongs
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds sirloin steak cut into bite-size cubes
- 2 medium zucchini sliced into half moons
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 lemon sliced
Instructions
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels and cut into bite-sized cubes.
- Place steak in a bowl and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and onion powder. Toss well.
- Slice zucchini into thick half moons and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak pieces in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and caramelized.
- Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
- Add zucchini to the same pan and cook for 4-5 minutes until lightly golden and tender.
- Lower heat slightly and add butter to the skillet.
- Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return steak to the skillet and toss everything together until coated in the garlic butter sauce.
- Cook for 1-2 more minutes until heated through.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Garnish with lemon slices and serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional Info (Approx. Per Serving)
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Protein: 32g
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
