Cajun Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Juicy, tender morsels of Cajun-spiced steak, seared in a hot skillet, then finished in a decadent garlic butter sauce! Perfect for a quick and easy dinner or fun appetizer.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Cajun Seasoning Blend
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper or less, to taste
- 0.5 tsp packed light brown sugar
- 0.25 tsp dried thyme
Steak Bites
- 1.5 lbs steak strip steak, sirloin, ribeye, etc.
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic finely minced or grated
- minced fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Slice steak into roughly 2-inch pieces and set aside in a mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine all Cajun seasoning blend ingredients. Add the seasoning to the steak pieces and toss to coat evenly.
- Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 3–5 minutes, until you see wisps of smoke.
- Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet and swirl to coat. Add about half the steak pieces, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 2 minutes without flipping, then flip and sear another 2 minutes until well browned. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining oil and steak.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. In the same skillet, add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
- Turn off the heat, return the steak bites to the skillet, and stir well to coat with the garlic butter sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with minced fresh parsley.
Notes
For a milder flavor, reduce or omit the cayenne pepper. You can also use a store-bought Cajun seasoning blend to save time. Leftover steak bites can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4–5 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a bit of butter or in the microwave.