Garlic butter steak bites & zucchini

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbSirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2Zucchini, cut into half-moons
• 3 tbspButter
• 4 clovesGarlic, minced
• 1 tspFresh thyme, leaves
• 1 tbspOlive oil
• 1/4 tspRed pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tbspFresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. 1

   Pat the steak cubes very dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Dry meat is what gives you a hard sear instead of a steam.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high until shimmering. Add the steak in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 2 minutes, then toss and sear 1 minute more for medium. Remove to a plate.

3. 3

   Lower to medium-high. Add the zucchini with a pinch of salt and cook until just tender and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Push the zucchini aside and add the butter, garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds — don't let the garlic brown.

5. 5

   Return the steak and any juices, toss everything in the garlic butter for 30 seconds, and finish with parsley.