Description
Barefoot Contessa steak bites with garlic butter bring restaurant-quality flavor right to home kitchens. Sizzling sirloin morsels bathed in rich, herbed butter create an irresistible appetizer or quick main course that will delight you at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 ¼ pounds (567 grams) sirloin steak, cut into small cubes
Fats and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Seasonings:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
Instructions
- Elevate a spacious skillet over high heat and drizzle with olive oil, ensuring an even coating across the cooking surface.
- Meticulously season the steak cuts with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring comprehensive and uniform coverage.
- Carefully position the seasoned steak pieces into the sizzling pan, maintaining a single layer without overcrowding to promote optimal caramelization.
- Allow the meat to develop a rich golden-brown exterior for approximately 3-4 minutes, gently stirring periodically to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- If the skillet lacks sufficient space, cook the steak in multiple batches to maintain the desired temperature and achieve perfect searing.
- Introduce unsalted butter and minced garlic into the pan, creating a luxurious aromatic sauce that will generously coat the meat.
- Continuously stir the steak for 1-2 minutes, ensuring each piece becomes thoroughly enveloped in the fragrant garlic butter emulsion.
- Finish the dish by delicately sprinkling freshly chopped parsley over the glistening steak, adding a vibrant touch of color and herbaceous freshness.
- Transfer immediately to serving plates and enjoy while the steak remains hot and succulent.
Notes
- Searing creates a delicious caramelized crust that locks in the steak’s natural juices and enhances the overall flavor profile.
- Choose a heavy-bottomed skillet like cast iron for the most consistent and high-heat cooking performance.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can elevate the dish with aromatic complexity and depth.
- Resting the meat after cooking allows juices to redistribute, ensuring a more tender and flavorful result.
- Room temperature steak cooks more evenly, so remove it from the refrigerator 30 minutes before preparing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg