Grilled sirloin with garlic butter
Grilled sirloin with garlic butter is a classic American steakhouse dish featuring a lean, flavorful cut of beef seared to perfection and topped with a rich, aromatic compound butter. The star ingredients are a quality sirloin steak, butter, fresh garlic, and often herbs like parsley or thyme, creating a simple yet indulgent flavor profile that highlights the beef's natural taste.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein and fat, with virtually no carbohydrates, making it a staple in low-carb or ketogenic diets. A typical 6-ounce (170g) serving with garlic butter provides around 450-550 calories, along with significant amounts of iron, zinc, and B vitamins.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 750 kcal |
| Protein | 55 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 58 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 6 mg |
| Zinc | 12 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 20 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 450 mg |
| Selenium | 60 mcg |
| Potassium | 700 mg |
Per 1 steak (340 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish epitomizes the American steakhouse tradition of celebrating high-quality beef with minimal, bold preparation. Nutritionally, the garlic butter not only adds flavor but also contains allicin from garlic, which is studied for its potential health benefits, though it primarily serves as a delicious vehicle for fat-soluble vitamins.
