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Effortless Garlic Butter Steak & Zucchini Delight - Tasty

Effortless Garlic Butter Steak & Zucchini Delight

This recipe provides a quick, flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. It combines seared zucchini with a simple garlic butter mixture and melted cheese for a satisfying dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 239
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Zucchini
  • 2 large zucchinis
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
Garlic Butter Mixture
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • 1 salt and pepper to taste (use remaining salt if needed)
Topping
  • 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • As needed Fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • As needed Chili pepper flakes for garnish

Equipment

  • Large nonstick pan
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Slice each zucchini lengthwise and score the flesh in a crisscross pattern. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat the zucchini dry with a paper towel.
  2. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Place the zucchini flesh-side down and sear for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of olive oil with minced garlic, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix the ingredients well.
  4. Brush the garlic mixture onto the flesh sides of the seared zucchini steaks. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Transfer the zucchini to an oven or air fryer and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  5. Remove the zucchini from the oven and top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and chili pepper flakes before you serve the dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 145mgPotassium: 454mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 523IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish works well as a side or a light main course. If you are adding steak, cook it separately and serve alongside these zucchini steaks.

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