Description
This Cajun Garlic Butter Steak over Creamy Parmesan Linguine recipe combines tender, seared Cajun-seasoned steak with a rich, creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce over linguine. It’s the ultimate comfort food with a spicy twist—perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Keywords: Cajun garlic butter steak, creamy Parmesan linguine, steak pasta recipe, easy pasta dinner.
Ingredients
1 ribeye or New York strip steak
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz linguine pasta
Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat the steak dry and rub both sides with Cajun seasoning.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side until crusty and cooked to preferred doneness. Set aside to rest.
3. Meanwhile, cook linguine in generously salted water. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
4. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium. Add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
5. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Whisk in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Add reserved pasta water to loosen if needed.
6. Toss cooked linguine into the sauce until well coated.
7. Slice the steak thinly against the grain.
8. Plate the linguine and top with steak slices and pan juices. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Let steak come to room temperature before cooking for an even sear.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce thickens too much after sitting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg