Description
Effortless Garlic Butter Steak with Zucchini is a bold, satisfying one-pan skillet dinner made in under 20 minutes. Tender steak bites seared to caramelized perfection are tossed in rich garlic butter and paired with tender-crisp zucchini for a rustic yet elegant meal.
Ingredients
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- 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
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the steak cubes completely dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak bites in a single layer and sear for 1–2 minutes per side until browned and caramelized. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat slightly and add butter to the same skillet.
- Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Add zucchini and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
- Return steak bites to the skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter.
- Cook another 1–2 minutes until steak is heated through. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a small pat of butter. Avoid overcooking to keep the steak tender. Not recommended for freezing as zucchini may become too soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
