Cajun Garlic Butter Steak Bites
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
449 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Cajun Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Description
This recipe involves slicing steak into bite-sized pieces seasoned with a homemade Cajun spice blend featuring smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and herbs. The bites are seared in a hot skillet in batches to develop a dark crust without overcrowding. After searing, butter and finely minced garlic are added to the pan and cooked briefly to create a fragrant garlic butter sauce that coats the steak.
The result is tender steak pieces with a well-spiced, slightly smoky crust and a buttery, garlicky glaze. The acidity and heat from the spices are balanced by the richness of the butter. Parsley garnish adds a fresh contrast to the intense flavors.
This dish makes for a flavorful appetizer or main course component. Cooking times can be adjusted for smaller steak pieces, and the seasoning blend is customizable for personal heat preferences.
Ingredients
Cajun seasoning blend
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or less, to taste
- 1/2 tsp packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp thyme dried
Steak bites
- 1 1/2 lbs. steak strip steak, sirloin, ribeye, etc.
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil divided
- 3 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 5 cloves garlic finely minced or grated
- parsley for garnish, fresh, minced
Instructions
Prepare
- Slice steak into roughly 2" pieces and set aside in a mixing bowl.
Season
- In a small bowl, combine seasoning blend ingredients, then add to the mixing bowl with the steak bites and toss to combine well.
Preheat skillet
- Heat a large heavy bottomed skillet over MED HIGH heat. Do this while the skillet is dry, and heat for several minutes, or until you see wisps of smoke.
Sear (in batches)
- Add 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan.
- Add about half the steak (adding less steak if the skillet isn’t very big - making sure not to overcrowd the skillet).
- Sear for 2 minutes without flipping, then flip over and sear another 2 minutes, until well browned. Set aside on a plate and repeat with remaining vegetable oil and steak bites.
Make garlic butter
- Reduce heat to MED LOW and use the same skillet (don’t wash it - you want all that flavor!), and add butter. Once melted, add garlic and cook about 30 seconds or so, using a wooden spoon to scrape browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Combine and serve
- Turn off the heat, add steak bites back to the skillet and stir well to combine with the garlic butter.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with minced fresh parsley.
Notes
- Cutting the steak into smaller, roughly 1-inch pieces will shorten cooking time slightly.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning blend to your heat preference by varying the cayenne pepper amount.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 965mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1262IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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