Description
Cajun Garlic Butter Steak Bites are the ultimate indulgence for any meat lover. These juicy morsels are seared to perfection and coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, infused with a zesty Cajun spice blend. Perfect for dinner parties or a cozy night in, this dish is quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. Serve them as an appetizer, over rice, or even in tacos for a delightful twist. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs steak (strip steak, sirloin, ribeye)
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- Cajun spice blend (smoked paprika, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, dried thyme)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the steak into approximately 2-inch pieces and season with the Cajun spice blend.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Sear the steak bites in batches for about 4 minutes total until browned; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and melt butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Return steak bites to the skillet, toss with garlic butter sauce, and serve hot garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg