Description
This Cajun Butter Bourbon Steak recipe combines the perfect blend of Cajun spices with a rich bourbon marinade, creating a flavorful and juicy steak dish that is sure to impress.
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 smoked paprika, chili powder, dried oregano, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sea salt, and garlic powder. Set aside.
- Marinating the Steak: Season NY strip steak with Cajun seasoning. Refrigerate uncovered for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk brown sugar, bourbon, garlic, olive oil, grain mustard, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, cajun seasoning, and thyme. Marinate steaks in half of the mixture for 30 minutes to 6 hours.
- Cooking the Steak: Season steak with salt and pepper. Cook in a cast iron skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 135°F.
- Make Cajun Butter Sauce: Boil reserved marinade, then simmer and thicken. Whisk in unsalted butter.
- Serve: Slice steak, pour sauce over, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
