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Garlic Butter Steak and Zucchini

Garlic Butter Steak and Zucchini

If you are looking for a "melt in your mouth" dinner that is both low-carb and incredibly flavorful, this Garlic Butter Steak and Zucchini is the perfect solution. This dish combines tender strips of flank steak with fresh zucchini noodles for a healthy meal that feels like a gourmet treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Keto, Low Carb
Calories: 705
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Dish
  • 1.5 lbs. Flank steak
  • Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp. Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. Butter
  • 1/4 cup Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 Lemon for juice and zest
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Pinch red pepper flakes
Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil for the marinade
  • 1/3 cup Soy sauce for the marinade
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice for the marinade

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

  1. Slice the flank steak into thin strips. For the most tender results, be sure to slice against the grain.
    1.5 lbs. Flank steak
  2. Place the sliced steak in a large bowl. Add 1/3 cup soy sauce, the juice and zest from one lemon, and 1/2 cup olive oil. Mix well and let the steak soak in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
    1.5 lbs. Flank steak, 1/3 cup Soy sauce, 1 Lemon, 1/2 cup Olive oil
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak in an even layer and cook for a few minutes, stirring often. Save the remaining marinade for later.
    2 tbsp. Olive oil, 1.5 lbs. Flank steak
  4. Stir in the 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook for a few more minutes. Once the steak is cooked to your liking, remove it from the skillet and keep it warm.
    4 Cloves Garlic
  5. In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter and let it melt.
    2 tbsp. Butter
  6. Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet. Squeeze in 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
    Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles), 1/4 cup Lemon juice, Salt and pepper, 1 Pinch red pepper flakes
  7. Pour in 1/4 cup of chicken broth and the remaining marinade from the steak.
    1/4 cup Chicken broth
  8. Toss in the chopped parsley. Stir all ingredients together and cook the zucchini noodles over medium heat for 3 to 7 minutes. The noodles are done when the liquid is mostly absorbed and they reach your desired consistency.
    1/4 cup Parsley
  9. Add the steak back into the pan, toss to combine, and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.
    1.5 lbs. Flank steak

Notes

Always cut the meat against the grain to break up tough fibers and ensure a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Do not skip the marinating step, as the acidity from the lemon and soy sauce helps tenderize the flank steak significantly.