Description
Succulent garlic cream steak bites pack bold Mediterranean flavors into delightful bite-sized morsels. Crispy exterior and tender center promise a luxurious culinary experience you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) sirloin or ribeye steak (cut into 1-inch cubes)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cooking and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the protein cubes by generously coating them with a robust blend of aromatic seasonings, ensuring each piece is thoroughly seasoned with smoky and pungent notes.
- Heat a robust cast-iron skillet until it reaches a searing temperature, creating an ideal surface for developing a rich, caramelized exterior on the meat.
- Introduce a combination of lipids to the scorching pan, allowing them to meld and create a perfect cooking medium that enhances flavor and prevents sticking.
- Carefully arrange the seasoned protein pieces in a precise, non-overlapping formation, allowing each morsel to develop a deep golden-brown crust.
- Execute precise cooking technique, rotating each cube to achieve an even sear and desired level of doneness, typically 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked protein morsels to a temporary holding plate, preserving their optimal temperature and texture.
- Utilize the same cooking vessel to craft a luxurious cream-based accompaniment, leveraging the residual fond for enhanced depth of flavor.
- Gently melt additional fat and introduce finely minced allium, releasing its aromatic essence and creating a fragrant base for the sauce.
- Stream in rich dairy cream and incorporate aged, granulated cheese, complementing with a careful balance of seasoning elements.
- Allow the sauce to gradually thicken, stirring intermittently to develop a smooth, glossy consistency that clings beautifully to the protein.
- Reunite the seared protein bites with the velvety sauce, gently coating each piece to ensure maximum flavor integration.
- Briefly simmer the combined elements to marry the flavors and ensure optimal temperature throughout.
- Finish the dish with a delicate sprinkle of freshly chopped verdant herbs, adding a final layer of brightness and visual appeal before serving immediately.
Notes
- Meat Selection: Choose high-quality cuts like sirloin or ribeye for tender, juicy steak bites that melt in your mouth.
- Temperature Mastery: Use a meat thermometer to achieve perfect doneness – 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, and 145°F for medium.
- Searing Technique: Ensure the skillet is scorching hot and avoid overcrowding to get a beautiful golden-brown crust on each steak bite.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version, or use Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg