Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Cajun Garlic Butter Steak Bites, a quick and satisfying dish perfect for any gathering. These tender morsels are expertly seasoned with a blend of Cajun spices and finished in a rich garlic butter sauce that will leave your taste buds dancing. Ideal as an appetizer or main course, they come together in just 30 minutes, making them a go-to for busy weeknights or spontaneous get-togethers. Whether served on toothpicks for easy snacking or over a bed of rice, these steak bites are sure to impress your guests and keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs steak (strip steak, sirloin, ribeye)
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- Cajun seasoning (smoked paprika, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, dried thyme)
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut steak into 2-inch pieces and season with the Cajun spice blend.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until smoking; add vegetable oil.
- Sear steak bites in batches for 4 minutes total (2 minutes per side), then set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and melt butter; add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Return seared steak bites to the skillet and toss with garlic butter sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg