Ingredients
- Cajun Spice Mix:
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- ½ tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Cajun Butter:
- 8 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 1½ tablespoons Cajun spice mix (from above)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- Steaks:
- 4–5 top sirloin steaks, at least 1” thick
Instructions
- Make Cajun Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine all the Cajun spices. Set aside.
- Prepare Cajun Butter: In another bowl, mix softened butter with 1½ tablespoons of Cajun spice, lime zest, parsley, and chives. Spoon onto plastic wrap and roll into a log about 1½” in diameter. Refrigerate until firm.
- Season the Steaks: Place steaks on a baking sheet and generously coat all sides with remaining Cajun spice mix. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Grill the Steaks: Preheat grill to 450°F. Grill steaks for 4–6 minutes per side, or until desired doneness (125°F for medium rare).
- Finish and Serve: Remove steaks from the grill and place a ½” slice of Cajun butter on each. Let rest 10 minutes. Slice and serve with extra Cajun butter, if desired.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- Let butter sit at room temperature before mixing for easier blending.
- Compound butter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer.
- Adjust cayenne and red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with butter
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
