Description
These Cajun Garlic Butter Steak Bites are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend indulgence. Tender cubes of steak are seasoned with Cajun spices, seared to perfection, and then tossed in a garlicky butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites:
- 1½ pounds sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Serving:
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Pat the steak pieces dry with paper towels. Season evenly with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the Steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak bites in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to your liking. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Return the steak to the pan, toss in the garlic butter, and cook for an additional minute.
- Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- For extra heat, add more Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
