Description
Juicy steak bites seasoned with a bold homemade Cajun spice blend and seared to perfection, then coated in a rich garlic butter sauce—perfect for a quick dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb steak (sirloin, strip, or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced or grated
- Fresh parsley, minced (for garnish)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp light brown sugar
- ½ tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Mix together the Cajun spices in a small bowl.
- Toss the bite-sized steak pieces in the Cajun spice blend to coat evenly.
- Heat 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until almost smoking. Add half of the steak in a single layer and sear for about 2 minutes per side. Remove and repeat with remaining oil and steak.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return the seared steak bites to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish with minced parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use store-bought Cajun seasoning as a shortcut.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control spiciness.
- Use fewer garlic cloves for a milder flavor.
- Parsley adds brightness but is optional.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 4–5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
