Description
Succulent Cajun garlic butter steak bites deliver explosive flavor from Louisiana’s spicy culinary tradition. Bold spices and rich butter create an irresistible combination that will satisfy meat enthusiasts eager for remarkable dining experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) steak (strip steak, sirloin, ribeye)
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 0.5 tsp packed light brown sugar
- 0.25 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- Minced fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Carve beef into uniform, bite-sized morsels and transfer to a spacious mixing bowl.
- Seasoning: Thoroughly blend Cajun spices, ensuring comprehensive flavor distribution, then meticulously coat meat chunks, massaging each piece for complete coverage.
- Searing: Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet to medium-high, add vegetable oil, and strategically place meat pieces with ample spacing to promote optimal caramelization.
- Cooking Technique: Sear meat in batches, allowing 2 minutes per side without disruption to develop a rich, golden-brown exterior, transferring completed batches to a holding plate.
- Garlic Butter Finale: Reduce skillet temperature, melt butter, and introduce minced garlic, stirring briefly to release aromatic notes while deglazing the pan’s flavorful remnants.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from heat, reunite seared meat with fragrant garlic butter, gently tossing to ensure each morsel becomes luxuriously coated.
- Presentation: Serve immediately, elegantly garnished with freshly chopped parsley, showcasing the dish’s vibrant Cajun-inspired profile.
Notes
- Meat Selection Matters: Choose high-quality sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin with good marbling for maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Seasoning Technique: Press Cajun spices firmly into meat surface to create a robust, adhesive flavor crust that caramelizes beautifully.
- Pan Performance: Use cast-iron or heavy stainless steel skillet to develop superior golden-brown exterior and capture intense caramelization.
- Temperature Control: Allow meat to rest at room temperature 15-20 minutes before cooking to ensure even searing and prevent tough texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 378
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 96 mg