{"id":28899,"date":"2024-03-15T16:50:20","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T16:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=28899"},"modified":"2024-03-15T16:50:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T16:50:20","slug":"cajun-garlic-butter-steak-bites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=28899","title":{"rendered":"Cajun Garlic Butter Steak Bites"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"63d509947b33dea96ed9a09b2482b63d\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1554417\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Juicy, tender morsels of cajun-spiced steak, seared in a hot skillet, then finished in a decadent garlic butter sauce! Perfect for a quick and easy dinner or fun appetizer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This recipe is a fun way to make steak that will stretch a buck. You\u2019ll need 1 1\/2 lbs of steak, but that will make enough for 4 to 6 people!<\/p>\n<p>You could also cut the steak into slightly smaller pieces and serve this up as an appetizer (just set out some toothpicks and let your guests go to town).<\/p>\n<p>The homemade cajun seasoning is loaded with bold flavors, but not overly spicy, and it pairs so well with the rich flavor of steak.<\/p>\n<p>Once the seasoned steak is seared and mostly cooked through, a glorious garlic butter sauce is made in the same skillet (hellllloooo amazing flavor!). Then the steak is added back to the skillet and tossed in the garlic butter\u2026 prepare for your mouth to water!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><strong>Cajun seasoning blend<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">smoked paprika<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">kosher salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried oregano<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cayenne pepper<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or less, to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp packed<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">light brown sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried thyme<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<p class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><strong>Steak bites<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lbs.<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">steak<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">strip steak, sirloin, ribeye, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vegetable oil<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely minced or grated<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">minced fresh parsley<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">for garnish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28902\" src=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-make-cajun-butter-steak-bites-768x512-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">Prepare<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-41879-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Slice steak into roughly 2&#8243; pieces and set aside in a mixing bowl.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<p class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><strong>Season<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-41879-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">In a small bowl, combine seasoning blend ingredients, then add to the mixing bowl with the steak bites and toss to combine well.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<p class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><strong>Preheat skillet<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-41879-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Heat a large heavy bottomed skillet over MED HIGH heat. Do this while the skillet is dry, and heat for several minutes, or until you see wisps of smoke.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<p class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><strong>Sear (in batches)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-41879-step-3-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-41879-step-3-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add about half the steak (adding less steak if the skillet isn\u2019t very big \u2013 making sure not to overcrowd the skillet).<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-41879-step-3-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Sear for 2 minutes without flipping, then flip over and sear another 2 minutes, until well browned.\u00a0 Set aside on a plate and repeat with remaining vegetable oil and steak bites.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<p class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><strong>Make garlic butter<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-41879-step-4-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Reduce heat to MED LOW and use the same skillet (<em>don\u2019t wash it \u2013 you want all that flavor!<\/em>), and add butter.\u00a0 Once melted, add garlic and cook about 30 seconds or so, using a wooden spoon to scrape browned bits from the bottom of the pan.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\" data-slot-rendered-recipe=\"true\">\n<p class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><strong>Combine and serve<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-41879-step-5-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Turn off the heat, add steak bites back to the skillet and stir well to combine with the garlic butter.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-41879-step-5-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Serve hot, sprinkled with minced fresh parsley.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28903\" src=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cajun-Garlic-Butter-Steak-Bites-12-768x960-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Juicy, tender morsels of cajun-spiced steak, seared in a hot skillet, then finished in a decadent garlic butter sauce! Perfect for a quick and easy dinner or fun appetizer. This recipe is a fun way to make steak that will stretch a buck. 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