Description
This Creamy Cajun Butter Tender Steak Pasta Skillet combines juicy steak, bold Cajun seasoning, and a rich creamy sauce in one easy skillet dinner. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, this steak pasta recipe delivers spicy comfort in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb sirloin steak, thinly sliced
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Sear the steak for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. Reduce heat and add butter to the skillet. Stir in garlic and a pinch of Cajun seasoning. Cook until fragrant.
4. Add heavy cream to the skillet, stirring to combine. Let simmer for 3–4 minutes.
5. Stir in Parmesan cheese and simmer until the sauce thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning.
6. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
7. Add pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen.
8. Return steak to the skillet and combine everything. Let heat through for 2 minutes.
9. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan or parsley if desired.
Notes
Use sirloin or ribeye for tender, juicy steak.
Make your own Cajun blend for more control over heat.
Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg