Growing up as a child my family ate steak once a week. It was a way to celebrate our accomplishments of a week full of hard work. This new found recipe for Cajun Garlic Butter Steak Bites has my mouth watering. As a result, I share this with those that I love. I will prove my feelings to them & my love of steak. I hope that you will enjoy it as well!!
Ingredients for Cajun Garlic Butter Steak Bites
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 dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or less, to taste
- 1/2 tsp packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
Steak bites
- 1 1/2 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 2″ pieces – set aside in a mixing bowl.
Season
In a small bowl, combine seasoning ingredients, next add to the mixing bowl with the steak bites and toss to combine well.
Preheat skillet
Heat a large heavy skillet over MED HIGH heat. Do this with a dry skillet, and heat for several minutes, or until you see a bit of smoke.
Sear (in small batches)
Add 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil and coat the pan.
Add half the steak (adding less steak if the skillet isn’t very big – do not overcrowd the skillet).
Sear for 2 minutes on one side, next flip over to sear another 2 minutes, until browned. Set aside on a plate. Now repeat with remaining oil and steak bites.
Make garlic butter
Reduce heat to MED LOW using the same skillet (do not wash it – save that flavor!), and add butter. Once melted, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Use a wooden spoon to scrape those delicious brown bits on 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.
Because you love steak bites you will often share this treasure of a recipe with all of your friends and family members. Additionally, cut the steak into even smaller pieces and serve as an appetizer.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
************* Wine Pairing Recommendations *************
Because you will definitely want one of our most popular wines with this dish, I will share my favorites. I totally recommend the Ricord Merlot or the Nile Eddy Pinot Noir to enjoy with this meal. You may want to offer a variety of our vintages. I would also suggest the This will allow your guests to sample several of our wines. Any of our Napa & Sonoma Valley wines are superb! However, you can decide what you want as a side dish to go with this. I prefer mashed potatoes or grilled asparagus. Other suggestions are grilled zucchini, yellow squash, onions and tomatoes. Let’s get our veggies on!!
