Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Zucchini Noodles

This quick and flavorful dish features tender, juicy steak bites seared to perfection in a garlic butter sauce, served over light and fresh zucchini noodles. It’s a keto-friendly, low-carb meal that’s packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

For the Steak Bites:

• 1 ½ lbs sirloin steak (or ribeye, New York strip), cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

For the Zucchini Noodles:

• 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Zucchini Noodles

1. Spiralize the zucchini into noodles and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Lightly salt them and let them sit for 5–10 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the zucchini noodles, season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if used), and toss for 2-3 minutes until tender. Avoid overcooking to prevent sogginess.
4. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Steak Bites

1. Pat the steak cubes dry with a paper towel to ensure a perfect sear—season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the steak cubes in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding).
3. Sear for 2–3 minutes on one side until browned, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low, push the steak bites to one side of the pan, and add 2 tbsp butter. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another minute, tossing the steak bites in the garlic butter sauce.
5. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Step 3: Assemble & Serve

1. Divide the zucchini noodles among serving plates.
2. Top with the garlic butter steak bites, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.
3. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, marinate the steak cubes in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
• Make it spicy by adding more red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne.
• For crispier zucchini noodles, sauté them quickly over high heat or serve them raw for extra crunch.
• Switch up the protein by using shrimp or chicken instead of steak.

Enjoy your Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Zucchini Noodles, a deliciously simple and satisfying keto meal! 🥩🥒🧄