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Cajun Garlic Butter Steak over Creamy Parmesan Linguine

Cajun Garlic Butter Steak over Creamy Parmesan Linguine


  • Author: Jam Scott
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Cajun Garlic Butter Steak over Creamy Parmesan Linguine is a rich and flavorful dinner that blends bold Southern spice with Italian creamy comfort. Perfectly seared Cajun steak sits atop a bed of buttery parmesan linguine, making it an easy yet impressive meal for weeknights or special occasions.


Ingredients

2 ribeye steaks (or sirloin/New York strip), about 1 inch thick

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

12 ounces linguine pasta

1/2 cup reserved pasta water

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)


Instructions

1. Pat steaks dry with a paper towel and season both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steaks for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness. Remove and let rest.

3. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.

4. In the same skillet used for the steak, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and let it melt. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

5. Pour in heavy cream and stir. Bring to a gentle simmer. Add parmesan cheese and reserved pasta water. Stir until smooth and thickened.

6. Add cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Let it simmer for 1 minute.

7. Slice rested steak into strips. Plate the pasta and top with sliced steak. Spoon over extra garlic butter sauce.

8. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.

Notes

For even cooking, bring steak to room temperature before searing.

Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing the steak—cook in batches if needed.

Freshly grated parmesan melts smoother than pre-shredded varieties.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Fusion (Southern + Italian)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 720
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 810mg
  • Fat: 44g
  • Saturated Fat: 21g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg

Keywords: Cajun steak pasta, creamy linguine, garlic butter steak