Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Lemon Zucchini Noodles is a quick and flavorful dish that marries tender, juicy steak bites with fresh, zesty zucchini noodles. This easy-to-make meal showcases a delightful contrast of savory and bright flavors, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. Each bite bursts with rich garlic butter goodness and the refreshing zing of lemon, ensuring a satisfying dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis into noodles and set aside.
- Season steak pieces with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add steak in a single layer and cook until browned (4-5 minutes).
- Lower the heat, add minced garlic during the last minute, stirring carefully.
- Remove steak from the pan and keep warm. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté zucchini noodles for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Drizzle lemon juice over both steak and zucchini; mix gently before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: For added flavor diversity, consider incorporating red pepper flakes for spice or swapping zucchinis for other vegetables like bell peppers or asparagus.