Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Zucchini NoodlesI

Here’s a fast, flavor-packed, and low-carb recipe for Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles). It’s seared steak in rich garlic butter, paired with tender-crisp zucchini noodles for a meal that’s satisfying and light. Ready in under 30 minutes!

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🥩 Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Zucchini Noodles

🍽️ Serves: 2–4

⏱️ Total Time: 25 minutes

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🧂 Ingredients:

For the Steak Bites:

• 1½ lbs sirloin steak, ribeye, or NY strip, cut into 1-inch cubes

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 1 tsp paprika (optional)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

• Optional: ½ tsp red pepper flakes for heat

For the Zucchini Noodles:

• 3–4 medium zucchini, spiralized

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional: a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of Parmesan

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🔪 Instructions:

🔥 1. Prepare Zucchini Noodles:

1. Spiralize zucchini and pat them dry with paper towels to reduce moisture.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil or butter for 30 seconds.

3. Add zoodles, season with salt and pepper, and cook 1–2 minutes, just until tender-crisp.

4. Remove from heat and set aside (don’t overcook — they can get soggy).

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🥩 2. Cook the Steak Bites:

1. Pat steak cubes dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.

3. Add steak in a single layer — don’t crowd the pan (cook in batches if needed).

4. Sear for 2–3 minutes, then flip and sear another 2–3 minutes until browned and medium-rare.

5. Reduce heat to medium, add butter and garlic to the pan.

6. Stir and baste the steak with garlic butter for 1 minute.

7. Remove from heat.

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🥣 3. Assemble:

• Plate zucchini noodles and top with garlic butter steak bites.

• Drizzle extra pan butter over everything.

• Garnish with fresh parsley and a pinch of chili flakes or Parmesan if desired.

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📝 Tips:

• Want a full meal? Add cherry tomatoes or sautéed mushrooms to the zoodles.

• Use a cast iron skillet for the best sear on the steak.

• If you like your steak more done, cook 1–2 minutes longer after searing.

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Let me know if you’d like a creamy version, a keto-friendly sauce, or want to substitute the zoodles with something like cauliflower rice or garlic mashed cauliflower!