Description

A juicy, smoky grilled steak paired with tender grilled zucchini, served over warm grains and draped in a luscious, herb-infused creamy sauce. This dish balances richness with freshness, making it perfect for both quick dinners and impressive weekend meals. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, hearty lunch bowls, or a satisfying healthy-ish comfort meal, this recipe delivers on flavor and presentation.

Ingredients

300 g ribeye or sirloin steak

2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for brushing zucchini)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 cup cooked grains (rice, farro, or quinoa)

1 medium zucchini sliced into thin strips

1 cup heavy cream

2 tbsp butter

2 cloves garlic minced

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped

0.5 tsp paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Pinch chili flakes optional

Fresh parsley or chives for garnish

Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Pat steak dry and season with salt and pepper. Slice zucchini into uniform strips. Prepare grains in advance.

2. Heat skillet or grill pan over high heat. Add olive oil and sear steak 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare or until desired doneness. Rest on a cutting board.

3. Brush zucchini with olive oil, season, and grill 1–2 minutes per side until tender with char marks.

4. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Stir in cream, Dijon, paprika, and parsley. Season and simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.

5. Slice steak against the grain. Arrange grains in bowl, zucchini to the side, steak on top.

6. Drizzle sauce generously over steak. Garnish and serve.

Notes

Choose the right cut—ribeye for juiciness, sirloin for leaner texture.

Adjust sauce thickness with milk or stock if needed.

Let steak and zucchini get deep sear marks for maximum flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 640
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 520
Fat: 38
Saturated Fat: 17
Unsaturated Fat: 0
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 4
Protein: 36
Cholesterol: 0

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