This Garlic Butter Steak with Avocado Tomato Salad is a balanced and flavorful meal combining juicy pan-seared steak with a fresh avocado tomato salad.
The rich garlic butter enhances the natural flavor of the steak, while the fresh salad adds a light and refreshing contrast.
Perfect for high-protein meals, healthy dinners, low-carb diets, and restaurant-style cooking at home.
Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for quick yet elegant meals.
Ingredients
Garlic Butter Steak
- 2 sirloin or ribeye steaks
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
Avocado Tomato Salad
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- pinch salt and black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Season the steaks
Pat steaks dry using paper towels.
Season evenly with salt and black pepper.
2. Sear the steak
Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat.
Cook steaks for 3–4 minutes per side until a golden crust forms or until desired doneness.
3. Prepare garlic butter
Reduce heat slightly and add butter and minced garlic to the pan.
Spoon melted garlic butter over the steaks for about 1 minute to enhance flavor.
Remove from heat and let steaks rest for a few minutes before slicing.
4. Prepare the avocado tomato salad
In a bowl, combine sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
Season with salt and pepper and gently toss.
5. Serve
Plate the steaks with the avocado tomato salad on the side.
Sprinkle fresh parsley on top if desired.
Serve immediately.
Nutrition & Details (approx.)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
High protein
Low carb
Balanced meal
