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cajun butter bourbon steak

Cajun Butter Bourbon Steak is a flavor-packed, juicy steak dish that's both rustic and gourmet. Tender seared steaks are bathed in a rich, spicy Cajun butter sauce infused with the sweet warmth of bourbon, making every bite smoky, buttery, and unforgettable. Perfect for a special dinner, date night, or whenever you’re craving steakhouse flavor at home, this dish is easy to make and guaranteed to impress.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: dinner
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ribeye steaks or your preferred cut
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Rub both sides generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Sear the steaks for about 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time for your desired doneness. Remove steaks from skillet and set aside to rest.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic, stirring until fragrant. Carefully add the bourbon (stand back, it may flame briefly), scraping up the browned bits from the pan.
  4. Stir in brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Place the steaks back into the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top to coat well.
  6. Transfer steaks to plates, drizzle with more sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers tightly wrapped or in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat: Warm gently in a skillet over low heat or in the oven at 300°F to retain juiciness.
Freezing: Freeze cooked steaks individually wrapped for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat carefully to avoid drying out.