Cannabis-Infused “Emerald Garlic Butter Steak Bites”

St. Patrick’s Day Skillet Appetizer with Infused Herb Butter

Tender seared steak cubes finished in a glossy emerald cannabis-infused garlic herb butter. Crisp edges, juicy center, and a controlled finish added off heat for potency preservation.

A Note on Dosing

This recipe makes 6 servings.

Using 1.5g of 15% THC flower:

~55mg THC total (infused into herb butter)
~8–9mg per serving

Alternative Dosing:
• 1g flower → ~5–6mg per serving
• 2g flower → ~12–14mg per serving

Terpene Pairing Suggestion: Caryophyllene-forward strain enhances peppery steak crust and garlic depth.

Step 1: Cannabis-Infused Garlic Herb Butter

Ingredients

• 1.5g cannabis flower
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Decarboxylation Method

1. Preheat oven to 225°F (107°C).
2. Break cannabis into small pieces.
3. Spread on parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Bake 35–40 minutes.
5. Cool completely.

Infusion Method

1. Melt butter in saucepan over lowest heat.
2. Add decarboxylated cannabis.
3. Maintain temperature between 160–170°F for 2 hours.
4. Stir every 15 minutes.
5. Strain thoroughly through cheesecloth.
6. Stir in garlic, parsley, and thyme while warm.
7. Chill until spreadable.

Shelf life: 7 days refrigerated.

Step 2: Steak Bites

Ingredients

• 2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• Salt and cracked black pepper
• 1 tablespoon non-infused olive oil

1. Pat steak cubes dry thoroughly.
2. Season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Heat cast iron skillet over high until very hot.
4. Add olive oil.
5. Sear steak in single layer (do not overcrowd).
6. Cook 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
7. Remove from heat immediately.

Step 3: Dose & Finish

1. Once skillet is off heat, add 2 tablespoons cannabis-infused herb butter.
2. Toss steak bites until evenly coated.
3. Serve immediately with toothpicks.

Safety & Storage

⚠️ 55mg THC total in butter batch
⚠️ Add butter off heat to preserve potency
⚠️ Measure precisely
⚠️ Clearly label infused butter
⚠️ Wait 90 minutes before increasing dose
⚠️ Do not drive

Store leftovers refrigerated up to 2 days.