Description
Sizzling Cajun Garlic Butter Steak Bites bring Louisiana’s bold flavors to your dinner table with intense spice and rich buttery notes. Perfectly seasoned cubes of beef promise a quick, mouthwatering meal that satisfies when you crave something deliciously spicy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs (680 g) sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsps Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Thoroughly massage Cajun spices, olive oil, and salt into steak cubes, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Skillet Preparation: Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet to medium-high, creating an intense heat zone for rapid searing of meat cubes.
- Searing Technique: Arrange seasoned steak pieces in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding. Sear each side for 1-2 minutes, rotating to develop a golden-brown exterior while maintaining a succulent interior.
- Butter Infusion: Reduce skillet heat, introduce butter, and allow it to melt. Add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent.
- Final Coating: Return seared steak bites to the skillet, gently tossing to coat evenly with garlic butter. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges for a bright, zesty finish.
Notes
- Optimize Spice Coverage: Thoroughly massage Cajun spices into every steak cube surface for maximum flavor penetration and even seasoning distribution.
- Master High-Heat Searing: Use a heavy-bottomed skillet at medium-high temperature to create a perfect golden-brown crust without burning the meat.
- Prevent Steaming Mishap: Arrange steak pieces in a single layer with space between each cube to ensure crispy caramelization and avoid moisture-trapping.
- Butter and Garlic Balance: Reduce skillet heat when adding butter and garlic to prevent burning, allowing a gentle sauté that releases maximum aromatic flavors without bitterness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg