Description
A quick and easy weeknight dinner that combines tender steak and fresh zucchini in a rich garlic butter sauce.
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, ensuring every piece is well-coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak bites to the hot skillet in a single layer. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and melt. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the zucchini and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
- Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss to coat with garlic butter, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Can customize with red pepper flakes, blue cheese, or different vegetables. For best results, use a hot skillet for caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg