Lemon Garlic Butter Steak and Broccoli Skillet 🥩🍋🥦

This Lemon Garlic Butter Steak and Broccoli Skillet is a flavorful and quick meal perfect for busy weeknights! The tender steak, vibrant broccoli, and zesty lemon garlic butter create a delightful combination that's both savory and refreshing. Pair it with rice or crusty bread for a complete meal that everyone will love! 🍚🍞

Ingredients

For the skillet

• 1 lb sirloin steak (or your favorite cut), sliced into thin strips
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the lemon garlic butter

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 large lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the steak: Season the sliced steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the steak in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the steak and set aside.

2. Cook the broccoli: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and toss in the broccoli florets. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes until bright green and just tender.

🥦 To enhance the flavor of the broccoli, you can steam it briefly before sautéing. This way, it cooks faster and keeps a vibrant color!

3. Make the lemon garlic butter: Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the butter and let it melt. Then, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant—be careful not to burn the garlic!

4. Combine: Return the cooked steak to the skillet. Add the lemon juice and zest, stirring everything together to coat the steak and broccoli evenly in the garlic butter. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.

🍋 The lemon juice brightens up the dish, so make sure to taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary!

5. Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm, either on its own or over rice, quinoa, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Enjoy!

Variations

• Teriyaki-style: Replace the lemon juice with teriyaki sauce for a sweeter, Asian-inspired take on this dish. 🍚
• Vegetarian: Substitute the steak with tofu or tempeh. Marinate it in soy sauce, lemon, and garlic for a few minutes before cooking for added flavor!
• Spicy: Add chopped jalapeños or sriracha to the garlic butter for an extra kick! 🌶️
• Herb-infused: Mix in dried herbs like thyme or oregano along with the garlic for a more aromatic profile.

This Lemon Garlic Butter Steak and Broccoli Skillet is not only delicious but also comes together in about 20 minutes, making it the perfect solution for those hectic evenings! Enjoy! 😋