Description
Cajun Garlic Butter Steak Bites are bold, juicy pieces of steak seasoned with a homemade Cajun spice blend and finished in a rich garlic-butter sauce. Perfect for a quick meal or a flavorful appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (or less, to taste)
- ½ tsp packed light brown sugar
- 1½ 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 the steak into roughly 2″ pieces and set aside in a bowl.
- Combine Cajun seasoning spices in a small bowl, then toss with the steak until evenly coated.
- Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high until it just begins to smoke.
- Add 1 Tbsp oil. Place half the steak bites in the pan, searing 2 minutes on one side without moving, then flip and sear another 2 minutes until browned. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining oil and steak.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Add butter to the same skillet, letting it melt. Stir in garlic, cooking about 30 seconds while scraping up browned bits.
- Turn off heat, return steak bites to the pan, tossing to coat in garlic butter. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use store-bought Cajun seasoning as a shortcut.
- Adjust garlic amount to taste—use less for a milder flavor.
- Fresh parsley is optional but adds a nice brightness.
- For less heat, reduce or omit cayenne pepper.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4–5 days and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
