Garlic Butter Steak Bites 🧄🥩🔥 Seared and Juicy With a Golden Garlic Butter Finish — A Bold, Bite-Sized Steakhouse Classic
These are high-impact, low-effort steak bites — quick-seared for crust, tossed in bubbling garlic butter, and finished with a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of herbs. They’re ideal for weeknight dinners, party apps, or when you just want steak without the fuss.
Serve them over mashed potatoes, with a crusty baguette, or straight from the pan with a fork.
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
For the steak
- 1 lb sirloin, ribeye, or strip steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: 1 tsp cornstarch for extra crust
Garlic butter sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of ½ lemon (or a splash of Worcestershire)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the steak
Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper. Toss with cornstarch if using (helps with sear).
Step 2: Sear the steak
Heat olive oil in a cast iron or heavy skillet over medium-high. Add steak in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 2 minutes. Flip and cook 1–2 minutes more until medium-rare to medium. Remove and set aside — don’t overcook.
Step 3: Make the garlic butter
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same pan. Once melted, stir in garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4: Toss and finish
Return steak to the pan. Toss in the garlic butter just to coat. Add lemon juice or a splash of Worcestershire and stir through herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Step 5: Serve
Serve immediately with pan juices spooned over top. Pair with mashed potatoes, garlic rice, roasted veg, or thick toast.
Flavor Variations
- Add a splash of bourbon or brandy to the butter for steakhouse flair
- Finish with blue cheese crumbles or Parmesan shavings
- Stir in a spoonful of Dijon or whole grain mustard for kick
- Use rosemary or thyme instead of parsley for a woodsy vibe
- Toss with sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions for depth
Pro Tips
- High heat = great crust. Don’t crowd the pan — sear in batches if needed
- Let steak rest briefly after searing to retain juices
- Garlic goes in after steak to avoid burning
- Use fresh herbs and citrus to balance the richness
- For medium-rare, aim for ~130°F internal temp — bites cook fast
Final Thoughts
Garlic Butter Steak Bites are bold, juicy, and indulgent — everything you love about steak in snackable, saucy form. Whether it’s a date night, a dinner shortcut, or a midnight craving, these bites bring the heat.
Sear hot. Butter fast. Serve bold. 🧄🥩🔥
🧄 Garlic Butter Recipes Collection
Explore them all → Rich, golden, and versatile — garlic butter is the flavor bomb your weeknight meals (and fancy dinners) need.
🔥 Garlic Butter Proteins (Main Dishes)
- Garlic Butter Shrimp – Fast, juicy shrimp with bold garlic butter flavor.
- Garlic Butter Chicken – Crispy thighs smothered in a buttery garlic glaze.
- Garlic Butter Chicken Bites – Bite-sized skillet gold.
- Garlic Butter Steak Bites – Quick-seared steak cubes in sizzling garlic butter.
- Garlic Butter Tilapia – Mild fish with a rich, buttery finish.
- Garlic Butter Salmon – Buttery, flaky salmon perfect for weeknight dinner.
🍝 Garlic Butter Pastas & Noodles
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta – Seafood and carbs in harmony.
- Garlic Butter Pasta – Minimalist magic with max flavor.
- Garlic Butter Noodles – A simple classic that pairs with anything.
- Garlic Butter Lobster Mac & Cheese – Rich, decadent, and over-the-top good.
- Garlic Butter Parmesan Fettuccine – Creamy, cheesy, and craveable.
- Garlic Seafood Pasta Bake – Bubbly and golden with garlic and seafood.
- Garlic Butter Seafood Lasagna Rolls – Creamy, rolled seafood pasta baked in butter sauce.
🍚 Garlic Butter Sides, Bases & Sauces
- Garlic Butter Rice – Buttery rice with bold flavor and fluff.
- Garlic Butter Sauce – Base for seafood, pasta, and more.
- Garlic Butter Seafood Boil Sauce – Bold, spicy, and ready for dunking.
- Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes – Creamy with a garlicky punch.
- Garlic Butter Green Beans / Asparagus – Your favorite veg made crave-worthy.
- Garlic Bread with Homemade Garlic Butter Spread – Essential upgrade for any carb lover.
🌶️ Garlic Butter Fusion Recipes (Flavor Bombs)
- Garlic Butter Cajun Shrimp – Spicy, buttery, and bold.
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos – Crispy shells, buttery shrimp.
- Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo – Creamy fusion of two comfort classics.
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi – Bright lemon and rich butter make magic.
- Garlic Butter Ramen Noodles – Lazy, comforting, deeply satisfying.