Garlicbites Recipes

GARLIC BUTTER STEAK BITES

Steps:

• Cut the sirloin steak into equal, bite-sized pieces.
• Marinate the steak bites with smoked paprika, salt and black pepper. Set aside.
• Heat up a skillet, cast-iron preferred on high heat. Add the butter. As soon as it melts, add garlic cloves and stir a few times. Add the steak bites. Stir and cook continuously, flip, turn and toss around with the garlic. Add the Italian seasoning and homemade dry rub, stir to combine well.
• As soon as the steak bites are cooked, about 3-4 minutes, add the chopped parsley. Stir to combine well with the steak. Remove the skillet from the stove top, add the lemon juice on top of the steak and serve immediately.

GARLIC BREAD BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine mozzarella cheese and cream cheese; microwave, covered, on high until melted, 30-60 seconds. Stir until smooth. Stir in egg. In another bowl, mix almond flour and seasonings; stir into cheese mixture until combined (mixture will be thick)., With wet hands, shape into 12 balls. Place 1 in. apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes. Combine butter and garlic; brush over rolls. Bake until light brown, 2-4 minutes longer. Let cool 5 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with prepared pesto.

GARLIC BUTTER STEAK BITES

Steps:

• Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat it over high heat. Make sure the olive oil is hot, then add the steak pieces to it. Season them generously with salt and pepper.
• Cook for at least 2 minutes before stirring the steak pieces. You want to make sure you get a good sear on them. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes until they're golden brown. If your skillet isn't big enough, you may need to do this batches.
• Transfer the steak bites to a plate and in the same skillet add the butter. Turn the heat down to a medium and after the butter has melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds while stirring, just until the garlic becomes aromatic and starts to brown.
• Pour the garlic butter over the steak bites and toss well. Garnish with parsley and serve.

ZUCCHINI GARLIC BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick spray. Set aside.
• Use a box grater to grate the zucchini into a clean towel. Roll up the towel and twist to wring out the moisture.
• Grate the garlic using the small holes on the box grater.
• Add the shredded zucchini, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan, chives, parsley, basil, oregano, salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Mix well to combine.
• Shape a tablespoon of the mixture into your hands, pat into small balls, and place on the baking sheet.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes in the preheated oven until golden. Serve warm with marinara sauce. Recipe makes about 16 bites.