Description
This Cajun Garlic Butter Steak Bites recipe offers tender, juicy sirloin steak pieces perfectly seasoned with Cajun spices and smoked paprika, then seared to a flavorful crust and tossed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce. Quick to prepare and full of bold flavors, it makes an ideal main course for a satisfying, hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Seasoning
- 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the Steak: In a medium bowl, toss the sirloin steak bites with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until each piece is evenly coated with the spices.
- Heat the Oil and Sear the Steak: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak bites in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes until the steak is browned and cooked to your preferred doneness.
- Remove Steak From Skillet: Once seared, remove the steak bites from the skillet and set them aside on a plate to rest.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the unsalted butter to the same skillet and let it melt. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Toss Steak in Garlic Butter: Return the seared steak bites to the skillet and toss well to coat thoroughly in the garlic butter sauce.
- Finish and Garnish: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the coated steak bites and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added spice, sprinkle a pinch of cayenne pepper into the seasoning mix before coating the steak.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
