Description
Enjoy a perfectly cooked Cajun Butter Bourbon Steak with this flavorful recipe. Seasoned with a homemade Cajun spice blend and marinated in a bourbon-infused mixture, this steak is seared to perfection and served with a rich cajun butter sauce.
Ingredients
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Cajun Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
- 2 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
Steak:
- 2 lbs. NY Strip Steak, thick cut
- 1/4 cup Dark brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Bourbon
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 sprigs Thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp Grain mustard
- 1/3 cup Olive oil
- 1/3 cup Dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cajun Seasoning: Mix together all the spices for the Cajun seasoning in a bowl and set aside.
- Season Steak: Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning generously all over the NY strip steak. Refrigerate uncovered for 30 minutes – 1 hour.
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk together brown sugar, bourbon, minced garlic, olive oil, grain mustard, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, a teaspoon of Cajun seasoning blend, and thyme in a large bowl.
- Marinate Steak: Add the steaks to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 6 hours.
- Cook Steak: Season the marinated steak with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side in a heated cast iron skillet until the steak reaches 135°F for medium-rare.
- Prepare Sauce: Boil reserved marinade in a saucepan, then simmer until thickened. Whisk in unsalted butter and remove from heat.
- Serve: Slice the steak, pour cajun butter sauce over it, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
