Paleo Grilled Steak with Garlic Butter
Let’s be real—sometimes you just want to channel steakhouse vibes without breaking up with your leafy lifestyle. Enter this glorious, plant-based illusion. We’re firing up flavor with juicy grilled steak-style mushrooms and a vegan garlic “butter” so good, you’ll question dairy’s entire existence. It’s meaty without meat, garlicky without guilt, and Paleo-friendly without being a culinary snoozefest. So yes, you can enjoy bold, smoky charred bites in your yoga pants, no cows harmed. Grab your grill pan and pretend you’re a five-star chef—because this dish tastes like you totally know what you’re doing.
Paleo Grilled Steak with Garlic Butter
This vegan twist on Paleo grilled steak swaps meat for portobello mushrooms, topped with a rich garlic “butter” sauce and smoky, grilled flavor.
Ingredients
For the “Steak”:
- 2 large portobello mushrooms stems removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Garlic “Butter”:
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter or coconut oil
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat.
- Brush mushrooms with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place mushrooms gill-side down on the grill.
- Cook for 4–5 minutes on each side, until tender with grill marks.
- Meanwhile, melt vegan butter in a small bowl.
- Add minced garlic, parsley, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Brush garlic mixture generously over grilled mushrooms.
- Let sit for one minute to absorb all the flavor.
- Slice mushrooms thickly and serve hot.
- Pair with a side salad or sweet potato mash, because balance.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 190
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin D: 30%
- Iron: 12%
- Vitamin B6: 15%
- Potassium: 18%
- Vitamin C: 10%
💁♀️ Tips to Make This Even More Fabulous
- Swap parsley for thyme if you want a deeper, earthy vibe.
- Add a splash of coconut aminos for umami-rich goodness.
- Don’t crowd the grill—give those mushrooms space to breathe.
- Sprinkle nutritional yeast on top for that cheesy finish without the cheese drama.
- Serve over cauliflower mash to feel 100% like a Paleo domestic goddess.
